Natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, floods, earthquakes, and extreme weather not only threaten human safety but can also disrupt business operations. Damage to facilities, access restrictions, transportation disruptions, and supply chain interruptions can bring business activities to a halt.
In fact, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) states that 90 percent of companies without a Business Continuity Plan are unable to survive for more than one year after experiencing a disaster. This highlights that a lack of preparedness is no longer merely a potential risk—it can become a determining factor in the long-term survival of a business.
This issue once again came into focus following increased activity at Mount Anak Krakatau in September 2026. As of September 7, 2026, Indonesia’s Geological Agency placed Mount Anak Krakatau at Level III (Alert). On the same day, the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) reported that volcanic ash dispersion affected operations at several airports across Java and Sumatra.
This situation demonstrates the importance of having a Business Continuity strategy capable of protecting people, securing assets, and maintaining operational continuity during a disaster.
What Is Business Continuity?
Business Continuity is an organization’s ability to maintain or restore critical business functions during and after a disruption or disaster. A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) provides a framework for determining priorities, responsibilities, communication protocols, response measures, and operational recovery.
In the context of an Integrated Security System, Business Continuity goes beyond IT system recovery. It also encompasses facility security, personnel safety, critical assets, site access, communication, and emergency response.
How Can Natural Disasters Disrupt Business Operations?
For this reason, disaster preparedness should be an integral part of corporate risk management rather than merely a response after a disaster occurs.
7 Steps to Maintain Business Continuity During a Disaster
1. Identify Critical Business Functions
Determine which business functions must remain operational, such as production, facility security, communications, data centers, logistics, and customer services.
2. Conduct a Security Risk Assessment
A Security Risk Assessment helps companies identify threats, vulnerabilities, critical assets, and potential operational impacts. The results of the risk assessment provide a foundation for determining mitigation priorities.
3. Conduct a Business Impact Analysis
Identify the potential consequences if certain business functions are disrupted, including how long the company can sustain the disruption before it results in significant losses.
4. Establish an Emergency Response Plan
Companies need clear Emergency Response procedures covering evacuation, area security, emergency communications, vehicle access, and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
5. Establish Crisis Communication Protocols
Fast and accurate information is critical during a disaster. Companies should determine who is authorized to communicate information, establish communication channels, and define escalation procedures.
6. Ensure Monitoring and Response Systems Remain Operational
A Command Center, CCTV systems, digital communications, and security personnel can help companies monitor facility conditions and respond quickly when an incident occurs.
7. Evaluate and Restore Operations
Once the situation is under control, conduct an incident evaluation, assess damage, prioritize the recovery of critical assets, and update the Business Continuity Plan based on lessons learned from the incident.
The Role of Integrated Security Systems in Business Continuity
An Integrated Security System connects people, processes, and technology to help companies manage disruptions in a more coordinated manner.
Its implementation may include:
Through this approach, security no longer operates as a standalone function but becomes an integral part of Operational Resilience and Business Continuity.
How Does Nawakara Help Companies Prepare for Disasters?
Nawakara develops security solutions that support Business Continuity requirements through the integration of personnel, technology, processes, and monitoring capabilities.
Nawakara holds ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System certification and provides services such as the Nawakara Command Center, Emergency Response Team, Manned Guarding, Security Consultancy, and security technology solutions.
This integrated approach enables companies to prepare their response before disruptions occur, maintain monitoring during emergency situations, and support operational recovery following an incident.
Nawakara’s experience in disaster mitigation also includes solutions for managing flood-related risks by integrating route intelligence, Emergency Response Teams, and a 24/7 Command Center to help protect assets and support Business Continuity.
FAQ
Business Continuity is an organization’s ability to maintain or restore critical business functions during and after a disruption, crisis, or disaster.
How Is Business Continuity Related to Corporate Security?
Security protects the people, facilities, and assets required to keep critical business functions running. Therefore, an Integrated Security System plays an important role in supporting Business Continuity.
How Should Companies Prepare for Natural Disasters?
Companies should conduct risk assessments, identify critical business functions, establish an Emergency Response Plan, develop crisis communication protocols, and implement monitoring and operational recovery procedures.
What Is the Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery?
Business Continuity focuses on maintaining overall business functions during and after a disruption, while Disaster Recovery focuses more specifically on restoring systems, technology, or infrastructure following an incident.
What Is the Role of a Security Risk Assessment?
A Security Risk Assessment helps companies understand threats and vulnerabilities so that mitigation strategies, Emergency Response measures, and Business Continuity plans can be developed based on actual risks.
Build Business Resilience with Nawakara
Disasters cannot always be prevented, but their impact on business operations can be anticipated and managed. Through Security Risk Assessment, Integrated Security Systems, Emergency Response, Command Center capabilities, and well-planned Business Continuity strategies, companies can strengthen their preparedness for disruptions while accelerating operational recovery.
Nawakara is ready to help companies build security systems and operational resilience tailored to their risk profiles and business requirements. Contact Nawakara to discuss your company’s security needs.
