disaster recovery
nounUK /dɪˈzɑːstə rɪˈkʌvəri/
US /dɪˈzæstər rɪˈkʌvəri/
the plan and actions to get things working again after something very bad happens.
The school has a disaster recovery plan in case a storm damages the building.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. the process of getting computer systems and data working again after a crash or attack.
The IT team tested their disaster recovery setup after the server failed.
3. helping a community rebuild homes and services after a flood, fire, or earthquake.
Volunteers joined the disaster recovery effort after the hurricane.
4. a company's official plan for continuing important work during and after a major problem.
The bank reviews its disaster recovery plan every year.