{"id":73019,"date":"2026-07-27T08:48:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T15:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/?p=73019"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:34:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T18:34:30","slug":"emergency-contact-directory-public-sector-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/emergency-contact-directory-public-sector-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Contact Directory: What Every Public-Sector IT Team Needs to Know\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">TL;DR:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Treat your emergency contact directory as two separate things: an operational directory (ranked call order, role-based responders, after-hours vendor lines) that belongs in a centrally managed place like the GAL, and confidential ICE\/next-of-kin data that stays restricted in your HR system. Review the operational list at least quarterly, confirm CJIS scope with your CJIS Systems Agency if your environment touches CJI, and don&rsquo;t assume the GAL reaches people&rsquo;s phones; it doesn&rsquo;t populate native contact apps, so sync critical contacts to devices if you want them reachable during an outage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consider a situation familiar to many public-sector IT teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">An ice storm\u00a0takes out\u00a0power to three county buildings shortly after 4 a.m. The duty roster says Denise\u00a0is responsible for\u00a0activating the emergency line, but nobody can reach her. Her cell number changed in January. She told\u00a0HR,\u00a0the payroll system was updated, but the operational directory kept the old number for six months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Someone finally reaches Denise at 5:52 a.m. by calling her sister.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The emergency procedures may have been documented, but the contact information and escalation path supporting them had failed. The first number was outdated, and there was no reliable backup ready to take over.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bad records start the spiral.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Proper readiness\u00a0ends\u00a0it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_a_readiness_problem_not_a_forms_problem\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is a readiness problem, not a forms problem<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emergency contact information is often treated as an HR intake task: collect it during onboarding, enter it into a\u00a0system\u00a0and move on. Then it sits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">NFPA 1660, which\u00a0consolidated\u00a0material from NFPA 1600, 1616 and 1620, provides a recognized framework for emergency,\u00a0continuity\u00a0and crisis-management programs. Effective communication is central to that framework.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A communications plan that depends on outdated contact information may work on paper, but it can fail when it matters most. The operational directory supporting that plan should be treated as essential infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Separate_the_operational_directory_from_confidential_HR_contacts\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Separate the operational directory from confidential HR contacts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most important distinction is also the easiest to miss: \u201cemergency contact information\u201d is not one category of data. There are\u00a0two, and the handling rules are\u00a0very different.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_operational_directory\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The operational directory<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The operational directory\u00a0contains\u00a0the information employees need to\u00a0respond\u00a0during an incident. Depending on the organization, it may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A ranked call order. This is not an alphabetical staff list. It\u00a0identifies\u00a0who should be called first, who takes over if that person cannot be\u00a0reached\u00a0and who serves as the next backup.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Internal responders by role. Include the duty officer, on-call IT lead,\u00a0facilities\u00a0contact and other response functions. Whenever possible, connect the directory to operational roles rather than relying on one individual\u2019s name.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outside vendors. Include the organization\u2019s internet provider, telephone carrier, generator\u00a0service\u00a0and utility liaison, along with the appropriate after-hours\u00a0contact for each. A general business number may be of little use during an overnight outage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This directory is designed for broad operational access. Because it will be widely visible, it should\u00a0contain\u00a0only non-confidential\u00a0records\u00a0which is exactly why personal ICE data stays out of it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confidential_employee_emergency_contacts\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Confidential employee emergency contacts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">An employee\u2019s next-of-kin and In Case of Emergency information are private HR records. Access should be limited to HR and a small, clearly defined group of authorized responders on a need-to-know basis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This information does not belong in an organization-wide directory and should never be distributed to every employee\u2019s phone. It should remain in the organization\u2019s approved HR system of record and follow applicable privacy laws as well as established access,\u00a0retention\u00a0and data-handling policies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everything that follows refers to the operational directory, not confidential employee information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_the_operational_directory_should_live\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where the operational directory should live<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For a Microsoft 365 organization, the Global Address List can serve as a centrally managed source for approved operational contacts.\u00a0It can include role-based responders, departmental\u00a0lines\u00a0and mail-enabled contacts for outside vendors that do not require their own user mailbox.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Its strength is reach. Authorized users can search the directory through Outlook and other supported Microsoft 365 applications. That reach is also why confidential HR information does not belong there.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The GAL has another limitation that becomes important during an emergency: it is a server-side directory. Users can\u00a0search\u00a0it while connected, but its entries do not automatically populate the native Contacts application on every phone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That distinction matters when connectivity is\u00a0limited\u00a0or an employee needs a number\u00a0immediately\u00a0from the phone already in hand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A spreadsheet on a shared drive is still common, but it creates several familiar problems. Ownership becomes unclear, copies\u00a0multiply\u00a0and nobody can confidently\u00a0identify\u00a0the current version. It may also be inaccessible if the network,\u00a0VPN\u00a0or file server is unavailable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A dedicated\u00a0emergency-notification\u00a0platform such as Everbridge serves a different purpose. It is designed to deliver alerts at scale, but its contact records can become separated from the information employees use in Microsoft 365.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">CiraSync\u00a0Hub can synchronize approved operational records between Everbridge and Microsoft 365 according to the fields and sync direction configured by the organization.\u00a0CiraSync\u00a0Cloud or\u00a0CiraSync\u00a0On-Prem can then distribute selected contacts to specified users\u2019 native phone address books. Confidential personal contacts should remain excluded and restricted to systems authorized to hold them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For practical guidance, see:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/blog-articles\/news\/6-tips-enterprise-emergency-contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Six Tips on Enterprise Emergency Contacts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_the_directory_be_reviewed\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How often should the directory be reviewed?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is no single review schedule that is\u00a0appropriate for\u00a0every agency. As a practical starting point, organizations may consider reviewing their operational directory quarterly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Agencies with seasonal employees, high turnover, rotating duty\u00a0assignments\u00a0or large volunteer groups may need to review it monthly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The review should be tied to an existing operational process, such as a continuity-plan review, staffing\u00a0update\u00a0or scheduled emergency exercise. That makes it part of the organization\u2019s normal workflow rather than a task that depends on\u00a0someone\u00a0remembering.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Verify information against the original source, not against the\u00a0previous\u00a0version of the directory.\u00a0Pay particular attention to the escalation order.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phone numbers become outdated, but responsibilities and reporting structures can change even faster.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_security_considerations_public-sector_IT_owns\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The security considerations public-sector IT owns<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">An ordinary operational contact directory is not automatically criminal\u00a0justice\u00a0information. CJIS requirements apply when the relevant systems, services, users or devices access, store, process or\u00a0transmit\u00a0CJI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The fact that a contact directory exists within the same organization does not, by itself, make the directory CJIS-regulated. Public-sector organizations should\u00a0determine\u00a0the applicable security boundary with their CJIS Systems Agency, security\u00a0team\u00a0and legal or compliance advisers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where the directory does\u00a0operate\u00a0within an environment subject to CJIS requirements, three considerations become particularly relevant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Access control. The CJIS Security Policy includes requirements related to identity, multifactor\u00a0authentication\u00a0and account management. Access to operational contacts should be\u00a0appropriate to\u00a0each user\u2019s responsibilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personnel transfers and terminations. When an employee leaves or changes roles, access permissions and operational records should be updated as part of the same process. A system that removes account access but leaves outdated duty information in circulation has only completed\u00a0half\u00a0the job.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Availability during disruptions. A contact directory that depends entirely on a VPN, file share or single sign-on portal may be difficult to reach during a network or identity-service outage. Agencies should consider how critical operational contacts will remain available when primary systems are disrupted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_point_of_the_ice_storm\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The point of the ice storm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No single directory or device can\u00a0eliminate\u00a0every communication risk. Phones can lose power, cellular service can\u00a0fail\u00a0and cloud systems can become temporarily unavailable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The goal is layered availability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The organization should\u00a0maintain\u00a0a controlled source of truth, a clear escalation\u00a0order\u00a0and more than one dependable way to reach critical contacts. For some teams, that includes synchronizing approved operational contacts to the native address books on employees\u2019 managed smartphones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">CiraSync\u00a0Hub can synchronize selected records between Everbridge and Microsoft 365, in the direction the organization configures.\u00a0CiraSync\u00a0Cloud or\u00a0CiraSync\u00a0On-Prem can then distribute those approved contacts to specified users\u2019 native phone address books without requiring employees to search the GAL or sign into another application each time they need a number.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Administrators control which records are\u00a0synchronized\u00a0and which users or groups receive them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That does not replace an emergency communications plan. It makes\u00a0the contact\u00a0information supporting that plan easier to reach when it is needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your organization uses Everbridge alongside Microsoft 365, see:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/integrations\/everbridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everbridge Contact Sync to Microsoft 365 and Smartphones.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_an_operational_emergency_contact_directory_include\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What should an operational emergency contact directory include?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It should include role-based internal responders, a ranked escalation order and after-hours contacts for essential vendors such as\u00a0internet, telephone,\u00a0utility\u00a0and generator-service providers. Personal next-of-kin and ICE information should remain in a restricted HR system and be handled according to applicable privacy and organizational policies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_an_emergency_contact_directory_be_updated\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How often should an emergency contact directory be updated?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is no universal schedule. A quarterly review is a practical starting point for many organizations, while agencies with seasonal workers, high turnover,\u00a0volunteers\u00a0or\u00a0frequently\u00a0changing duty assignments may need monthly reviews. Tie the process to an existing continuity or staffing review.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_CJIS_apply_to_an_emergency_contact_directory\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does CJIS apply to an emergency contact directory?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">An ordinary contact directory is not automatically CJI. CJIS requirements may apply to the systems, users and devices involved if they access, store, process or\u00a0transmit\u00a0CJI. Organizations should confirm the applicable security boundary with their CJIS Systems Agency and security or compliance teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Global_Address_List_in_Microsoft_365\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the Global Address List in Microsoft 365?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The GAL is a centrally managed Exchange directory that allows authorized users to find people and organizational contacts. It can serve as a source for approved operational records, but it does not automatically populate the native Contacts application on every connected phone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_an_emergency_contact_directory_not_live_only_in_a_spreadsheet\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why should an emergency contact directory not live only in a spreadsheet?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spreadsheets\u00a0frequently\u00a0become outdated, generate competing\u00a0versions\u00a0and depend on access to a network or file-sharing system. A centrally managed directory provides clearer ownership and more consistent updates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Everbridge_integrate_with_Microsoft_365\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does Everbridge integrate with Microsoft 365?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">CiraSync\u00a0Hub can synchronize configured contact records between Everbridge and Microsoft 365. The organization\u00a0determines\u00a0which records are included and how information flows.\u00a0CiraSync\u00a0Cloud or\u00a0CiraSync\u00a0On-Prem can then distribute selected contacts to specified users\u2019 mobile devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_emergency_contacts_remain_reachable_during_a_network_outage\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How can emergency contacts remain reachable during a network outage?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use a layered approach. Maintain a centrally managed source of truth, define backup communication\u00a0methods\u00a0and make approved operational contacts available through more than one channel. Synchronizing selected contacts to managed smartphones can reduce dependence on a VPN,\u00a0portal\u00a0or file share.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR:\u00a0Treat your emergency contact directory as two separate things: an operational directory (ranked call order, role-based responders, after-hours vendor lines) that belongs in a centrally managed place like the GAL, and confidential ICE\/next-of-kin data that stays restricted in your HR system. 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