When something disrupts normal operations, Business Continuity is the framework to keep essential work running (or restore it quickly).
Earthquakes, wildfires, power outages, supply chain issues or staffing changes are all examples of things that can interrupt research and operations at Berkeley Lab. Business Continuity sits within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), part of the Security and Emergency Services (SES) Division.
Continuity planning isn’t something OEM does alone, it’s a shared effort with every division across the lab. We work with coordinators across operations and research divisions to identify critical functions, document what those functions depend on (people, systems, specialized equipment, vendors, etc), and develop strategies to mitigate impacts and support recovery.
Key resources
- Email the Business Continuity Team – continuity@lbl.gov
- Accountability Drill Notifications – Details on upcoming and past quarterly drills
- BCC Roster – Find your Division’s Business Continuity Coordinator (Coming Soon)
- Fusion RM Login – For BCCs, access the Fusion continuity planning platform (Coming Soon)
Submit a Continuity Report
Are you seeing impacts to supplies, materials, or vendor availability in your work? Use this form to let the Business Continuity Team know.
We use Continuity Reports to identify lab-wide supply chain patterns, connect affected divisions with procurement support, and inform our continuity planning. Whether you’re dealing with an active disruption or flagging something on the horizon, we want to hear from you.
Submissions are reviewed by the OEM Business Continuity team. If you request follow-up, someone will be in touch within three business days. For more urgent operational issues, email continuity@lbl.gov.
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