This document provides an overview and update of GTE's business continuity plans, with a focus on hurricane preparedness. It discusses key elements of resilience, recovery, and contingency planning. The 2014 hurricane forecast predicts 10 named storms, 5 hurricanes, and 2 intense hurricanes. Lessons from Hurricane Sandy include having cash available and difficulties locating personnel during communications outages. GTE's plans include employee evacuation procedures, status updates via multiple channels, supplies for critical staff, infrastructure like backup generators and network failover sites, and partnerships to aid recovery services and access during emergencies. Annual training and updated cloud-based plans help ensure readiness.