Identifying Vital Records

Vital records are only those records that are essential for the Agency to operate their assigned responsibilities following a disaster.
Vital records may consist of:
  • Operational
    records necessary to resume or continue operations.
  • Legal
    records for proof of authority or activity.
  • Fiscal/Financial
    records, especially those related to receivables.
  • Governmental
    records necessary to protect the rights and interests of the department, it’s employees and the public.