Emergency Preparedness and Planning
Emergency preparedness and planning involve creating systems and procedures to ensure safety before, during, and after an emergency.
Key Steps
- Prevention – Actions taken to avoid an emergency.
- Mitigation – Reducing the impact of potential disasters.
- Preparedness – Developing response plans and training personnel.
- Response – Executing the emergency plan during an incident.
- Recovery – Restoring normal operations after an emergency.
Important Considerations
- Risk Assessment – Identifying potential hazards.
- Communication – Establishing reliable emergency communication channels.
- Evacuation Procedures – Clearly defined exit routes.
- Shelter Plans – Identifying safe locations for shelter-in-place scenarios.
- Roles & Responsibilities – Assigning tasks to emergency response teams.
- Training & Drills – Ensuring personnel are prepared for emergencies.