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Outage Runbook

Emergency checklist for internet/platform failures

Traders frequently mention outages and connectivity failures as real risks, especially when trades lack hard stops. This recipe creates an "emergency runbook" and periodically tests readiness.

House RecipePersonal10 min setup

INGREDIENTS

🔔Notifications

PROMPT

Create "Outage Runbook". Build a printable emergency checklist for internet/platform outages. Run a monthly drill reminder. Include: broker phone contact (I will provide), UPS/hotspot checks, and a rule that hard stops are mandatory if connectivity risk exists.

Pain point

When something breaks mid-trade, panic + uncertainty can worsen outcomes.

Triggers

  • Manual: "outage drill"
  • Scheduled monthly test
  • Optional: detected connectivity loss

Conditions

  • Keep runbook simple and printable

Actions

  • Store broker phone number and account identifiers (user-provided)
  • Checklist: UPS status, mobile hotspot, alternate device login
  • Remind: always use a hard stop if you can't guarantee connectivity

Parameters (defaults)

  • drillFrequencyDays: 30
  • checklistItems:
  • "Broker phone number saved + written down"
  • "Router + machine on UPS"
  • "Mobile hotspot tested"
  • "Hard stops default on"

Examples

  • Monthly: run the drill and confirm broker phone is accessible.
  • If internet drops: prompt the emergency steps and risk controls.
Tags:#trading#operations#safety#risk-management