Functional plans are important crisis action planning products. Functional plans address particular operational or functional issues, such as interim housing, power restoration, demobilization, and continuity of operations. These plans are not confined to the current operational period, but may address a single operational period or multiple operational periods.

A functional plan typically includes six sections:

• Situation
• Mission
• Execution
• Administration
• Resources and funding
• Oversight, coordinating instructions, and communications