NFPA 1600 establishes minimum criteria for disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs for the public and private sectors in the areas of effective disaster/emergency management mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and business continuity programs. This standard provides a standardized basis for disaster/emergency management planning and operations in private and public sectors by providing common program elements, techniques, and processes using a total program approach. This updated document includes references available to users from many sources.