COOP Library

This page houses the City’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) resources—practical templates, guides, and training materials designed to help departments prepare for disruptions, protect essential services, and stay operational when it matters most.

Document Description Category Type Download
Templates & Worksheets
2025 Division Template A fill-in-the-blank template that guides individual divisions in documenting how they will continue their mission essential functions during disruptions, aligned as an annex to a department-level COOP. Templates & Worksheets Word
2026 COOP Template A comprehensive department-level continuity plan framework that defines authority, succession, essential functions, facilities, staffing, and procedures to sustain operations during major disruptions. Templates & Worksheets Word
Checklists & Quick Guides
Continuity of Operations PPT Overview Packet A high-level, plain-language overview explaining what COOP is, why it matters, and how mission essential functions, disaster essential functions, and personnel roles differ during emergencies. Checklists & Quick Guides Word
COOP for Independent School Districts
COOP Training Guide A step-by-step facilitation and project management guide for leading departments through COOP development, from initial leadership engagement through final approval and ongoing maintenance. COOP for Independent School Districts Word