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    This document discusses emergency action plans and disaster plans. Emergency action plans are simple written plans to evacuate a building during an emergency, such as a fire. Disaster plans are more comprehensive plans to respond to unexpected disasters and ensure the safety of employees, protection of property, and restoration of normal business operations. The document provides guidance on creating and implementing both types of plans, including identifying hazards and resources needed and training personnel on their roles.

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    This document discusses emergency action plans and disaster plans. Emergency action plans are simple written plans to evacuate a building during an emergency, such as a fire. Disaster plans are more comprehensive plans to respond to unexpected disasters and ensure the safety of employees, protection of property, and restoration of normal business operations. The document provides guidance on creating and implementing both types of plans, including identifying hazards and resources needed and training personnel on their roles.

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    Emergency

    Action Plans
    & Disaster Plans
    Emergency Action Plans

     Simple written plan


     Used to evacuate personnel from a building
    in an emergency
     medical emergency
     fire
     bomb threat
     hazmat spill
     etc.
    Emergency Action Plans

     Consist of
     a map of the building by floor
     giving evacuation routes
     location of fire extinguishers
     location of first aid kits, wheelchairs, flashlights
     types of alarm systems present
    Emergency Action Plans

     Consist of
     a simple one page written guide
     who to call in case of emergency
     methods to use in case of fire
     location outside to evacuate to
     the system to be used to ensure everyone in the
    building is accounted for
    Emergency Action Plan

     Additional information
     names of first aid qualified persons
     locations of any disabled persons that will
    need evacuation assistance
    What should you do?

     Ensure EAP’s are posted


     in the buildings occupied by the personnel in
    your unit
     on each floor
     Ensure personnel review EAP’s
     have new personnel review the EAP during
    check in
    What should you do?

     Ensure those needing assistance


     are identified
     are assigned a “buddy” to help them out
     Occasionally inspect emergency equipment
     fire extinguishers
     flashlights
     medical supplies, etc.
    Disaster Plans

     A Comprehensive plan
     intended to provide preplanned response to
    those unexpected or disastrous events.
     Hurricane
     Earthquake
     Terrorist Actions
     Flooding
     Tornado
     Civil Unrest
    Disaster Plans

     Prepared by the company


     usually with input from
     security & fire
     medical
     operations
     civil engineering
     intelligence
     tenant commands
    Considerations

     Safety of employees & public


     Immediate short-term needs
     maintaining communication
     identifying injured
     providing medical attention
    Considerations

     Long term needs


     food
     shelter
     transportation, etc.
     Protection of property & environment
     Restoration of business to normal
    Steps to building a plan

     Evaluate potential hazards


     Assess & prioritize harm to
     people
     environment
     property
     Identify the warning time you will have
    Steps to creating disaster
    plans

     Identify the disasters that could occur


     hurricane
     flooding, etc.
     Identify the time you will have before the
    incident occurs - notification time
     how much time will you have for evacuation
    or implementation of your plan
    Creating Disaster Plans

     Identify potential damage to


     people
     property
     environment
     Identify the time you will need to remain
    self sufficient
    Disaster Plans

     Identify the resources you will need for


     people:
     food; clothing; shelter; sanitation (water & toilets)
     property
     protection from fire; flooding; and further damage
     environment
     identify those controls needed to protect form
    flooding, damage, or release
    Disaster Plans

     Identify those personnel who will act in


     command
     communication
     security
     medical
     resources & logistics
     sanitation
     fire fighting
     transportation
    Disaster Plans

     Include instruction on how to:


     establish your chain of command
     establish your communication system
     implement medical services
     shut down existing systems & buildings
    Disaster Plans

     Include instruction on how to:


     evacuate personnel & property
     implement support systems
     auxiliary power, sanitation, food & shelter
     determine when to “secure” from disaster
    response activities
     perform post response activities
     turn systems back on - resume normal chain of
    command
    Training

     You must train if you want a smooth


    disaster response
     train or drill for each type of disaster you
    expect
     training helps prevent panic and confusion
    during disasters
     at a minimum personnel must know their
    roles
    You Should….

     Know where your company plan is


     Review the plan
     determine if your unit plays a part
     Participate in disaster drills
     Be able to answer questions about your
    company’s plan

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