Emergency Action Plans Disaster Plans Emergency Action Plans

Emergency Action Plans & Disaster Plans

Emergency Action Plans z. Simple written plan z. Used to evacuate personnel from a building in an emergency ymedical emergency yfire ybomb threat yhazmat spill yetc.

Emergency Action Plans z. Consist of ya map of the building by floor xgiving evacuation routes xlocation of fire extinguishers xlocation of first aid kits, wheelchairs, flashlights xtypes of alarm systems present

Emergency Action Plans z. Consist of ya simple one page written guide xwho to call in case of emergency xmethods to use in case of fire xlocation outside to evacuate to xthe system to be used to ensure everyone in the building is accounted for

Emergency Action Plan z. Additional information ynames of first aid qualified persons ylocations of any disabled persons that will need evacuation assistance

What should you do? z. Ensure EAP’s are posted yin the buildings occupied by the personnel in your unit yon each floor z. Ensure personnel review EAP’s yhave new personnel review the EAP during check in

What should you do? z. Ensure those needing assistance yare identified yare assigned a “buddy” to help them out z. Occasionally inspect emergency equipment yfire extinguishers yflashlights ymedical supplies, etc.

Disaster Plans z. A Comprehensive plan yintended to provide preplanned response to those unexpected or disastrous events. x. Hurricane x. Earthquake x. Terrorist Actions x. Flooding x. Tornado x. Civil Unrest

Disaster Plans z. Prepared by the company yusually with input from xsecurity & fire xmedical xoperations xcivil engineering xintelligence xtenant commands

Considerations z. Safety of employees & public z. Immediate short-term needs ymaintaining communication yidentifying injured yproviding medical attention

Considerations z. Long term needs yfood yshelter ytransportation, etc. z. Protection of property & environment z. Restoration of business to normal

Steps to building a plan z. Evaluate potential hazards z. Assess & prioritize harm to ypeople yenvironment yproperty z. Identify the warning time you will have

Steps to creating disaster plans z. Identify the disasters that could occur yhurricane yflooding, etc. z. Identify the time you will have before the incident occurs - notification time yhow much time will you have for evacuation or implementation of your plan

Creating Disaster Plans z. Identify potential damage to ypeople yproperty yenvironment z. Identify the time you will need to remain self sufficient

Disaster Plans z. Identify the resources you will need for ypeople: xfood; clothing; shelter; sanitation (water & toilets) yproperty xprotection from fire; flooding; and further damage yenvironment xidentify those controls needed to protect form flooding, damage, or release

Disaster Plans z. Identify those personnel who will act in xcommand xcommunication xsecurity xmedical xresources & logistics xsanitation xfire fighting xtransportation

Disaster Plans z. Include instruction on how to: yestablish your chain of command yestablish your communication system yimplement medical services yshut down existing systems & buildings

Disaster Plans z. Include instruction on how to: yevacuate personnel & property yimplement support systems xauxiliary power, sanitation, food & shelter ydetermine when to “secure” from disaster response activities yperform post response activities xturn systems back on - resume normal chain of command

Training z. You must train if you want a smooth disaster response ytrain or drill for each type of disaster you expect ytraining helps prevent panic and confusion during disasters yat a minimum personnel must know their roles

You Should…. z. Know where your company plan is z. Review the plan ydetermine if your unit plays a part z. Participate in disaster drills z. Be able to answer questions about your company’s plan