Which item is NOT considered a typical element of a Disaster Preparedness and Continuity of Operations plan for an LCPAA?

• A. Public relations strategy for disaster fundraising.
• B. Emergency contacts.
• C. Backup data storage.
• D. Staff roles during disruption.

Answer: (A)

Disaster Preparedness and Continuity of Operations plans focus on maintaining safety and keeping essential agency functions running during and after a disruption. Key pieces include emergency contacts so you can reach the right people quickly, backup data storage to preserve vital records and continue services, and clearly defined staff roles during disruption so operations don’t stall. A public relations strategy for disaster fundraising, while useful for overall resilience, isn’t a core part of the COOP. It addresses external messaging and fundraising, not the immediate continuation of critical functions like safeguarding children, accessing records, and coordinating staffing during an outage.