This document serves as a tool to manage and schedule recommended activities related to your organization’s preparedness and resiliency. It includes assessment, maintenance, and training activities related to emergency response and business continuity. The activities and recommended frequency can be adapted according to the size and needs of your organization. Hyperlinks to Ready Rating resources that support these activities have been included where applicable.
Use this form to create a condensed version of your Emergency Action Plan. Provide it to personnel.
When formulating an emergency response plan, several issues should take precedence. First, what policies and procedures are needed to ensure the health and safety of personnel, visitors, and others who may be on-site when an incident occurs
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Use the following checklist to review the core elements of your Emergency Action Plan. Indicate with a checkmark that you have addressed each issue.
This video explains what is meant by resources: management time and attention, assigning staff and 'goaling' them on implementing the program, gradually acquire equipment and prioritize the acquisition after reviewing their HVA. Point out this is an ongoing process. #5 Resources are available to support implementation of the Ready Rating Program's recommendations (e.g., staff, equipment, training, etc.)
This video highlights the importance of informing everyone about this initiative. Point out that some of the program benefits include the use of the Red Cross Seal and ability to claim membership in an Red Cross approved program. The greater the awareness of this important initiative, the easier it will be to build a culture of safety.
This video explains how using the principle that the safety of our staff and clients is our top priority aids in making decisions. Consider the needs of everyone present at a facility (workplace) and be sure that first time visitors are given some orientation to EM procedures. #1 The safety of our staff and clients is our top priority.
This video touches on the charter of this group and how the more diverse the membership - the better! Everyone's concerns need to be represented not to mention these members become the liaisons back to the various departments - so choose wisely. Being on this committee is also a perk! #7 We have an emergency response planning committee
