The State Office of Risk Management

The State Office of Risk Management supports a statewide Continuity Council as a forum for federal, state, local, tribal, and private entities to share ideas on continuity. The Council facilitates relationships with and among various governmental and private entities to support a whole community focus for the Continuity program. The Council will strive to create a welcoming environment for all levels of continuity experience and will focus on providing education, guidance, and resources to all members of the continuity community. These meetings and events will be open to anyone who wants to attend and occur on the third Thursday of odd months.

Certificate Recognization

Fill out the below form to be recognized for your hard work in obtaining certifications! All certificate types in related fields, in addition to continuity, are welcome.

May Council

May Continuity Council Meeting

05/22/2025 at 10:30 AM CST

Registration Link

Join us to hear from Kristina Honzell, EOC Manager with Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

July Council

July Continuity Council Meeting

July 24, 2025

Registration Link

Join us to hear from Patrick Murphy on Exercise Collaboration and for Yearly Updates from the Continuity Council Committee

2025 Symp

SORM Symposium 2025

August 13-15

The Continuity Council is pleased to announce the dates and location for the next SORM Symposium. Please plan on joining us August 13-15 in College Station, Texas

*Please note: Guests from outside organizations or agencies are invited to present to the Continuity Council on a volunteer basis. Guests are not paid by SORM or the Continuity Council.

Call for Presenters

Recognition Award Winners

Continuity Program of Excellence
Memorial Hermann Health Systems
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Continuity Preparedness Program Award

University of North Texas
University of Houston
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Medical Board

Congratulations on Receiving a Certification

Kevin Enoch, Master Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Kevin Enoch, Certified Floodplain Manager

Association of State Floodplain Managers

Duane (Chris) Bygum, Master Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Brandon Murphy, Professional Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Ralunjeno S. Davenport, Professional Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Ralunjeno S. Davenport, Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), DRI International

Charles H. O’Neal, Professional Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Anthony Paoluccia, Professional Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Anthony Paoluccia, Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), DRI International

Pedro S. Romano, Professional Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Brian Wheat, Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), DRI International

Brian Wheat, BCP IT Disaster Recovery Planning, DRI International

Brian Wheat, Professional Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Shavannah Clay-Cartagena, Professional Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Karina Resto, Professional Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Karina Resto, Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), DRI International

William N. Burgos, Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), DRI International

William N. Burgos, Professional Continuity Practitioner, FEMA

Continuity Council Committee

Continuity Council Sub-Committees

Programs Sub-Committee
Statement of Purpose

The Programs Sub-Committee of the Continuity Council Committee will monitor the topics of the Continuity Council to ensure presentations and other events are timely and needed.

Goals for the Coming Year
1. Help the Council Committee with selecting monthly topics for presentation, exercise, or discussion.
2. Help the Council and SORM plan for a yearly Conference.
Contact

coop@sorm.texas.gov
Recruiting Sub-Committee
Statement of Purpose

The Recruiting Sub-Committee of the Continuity Council Committee will develop procedures for tracking membership and recruiting practitioners from all levels of government, non-profit organizations, and private sector businesses.

Goals for the Coming Year
1. Track Council Committee membership via shareable documents to comply with Charter term limitations.
2. Determine outreach opportunities and organizations to invite to participate in Council events.
3. Hold activities to encourage current members to actively participate.
4. Create templates for social media posts about Council.
Contact

coop@sorm.texas.gov
Resources
Education Sub-Committee

Continuity Council Mentorship Program
The Continuity Council is pleased to begin our second year of the mentoring program. Over the next year, we will host mentoring meetings, share resources, and learn from our volunteers in the program. Sixteen continuity practitioners will participate as mentors and/or mentees for the next year, providing their feedback and gaining experience in their field or related areas. If you would like to participate in next year’s program or have questions, please email coop@sorm.texas.gov.

Click Here for Mentorship Resources.

Job Description Language Suggestions

Congratulations on Receiving a Certification

Continuity Council Committee

Continuity Council Sub-Committees

Statement of Purpose

Goals for the Coming Year

Contact

Statement of Purpose

Goals for the Coming Year

Contact

Quick Guide

Recommended Book List

Continuity Plan Template 1

Continuity Plan Template 2

Continuity Plan Template 3

Continuity Plan Template Large

Pandemic Recovery Quick Guide

After Actions Report Quick Guide

Training Exercise Quick Guide

Statement of Purpose

Contact