A crisis management team has been activated because a facility has suffered major hurricane damage.

After activating a crisis management team due to a major disruptive event like a hurricane, the first step in the business continuity process is to assess the damage. This step determines the severity of the situation and informs decisions about continuity of operations, safety of personnel, and resource allocation.

Stakeholder communication (B) and media response (D) follow later.

Alternate work site activation (C) may be necessary but only after damage is assessed and site safety is determined.