One of the best ways to evaluate the effectiveness of your Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is by conducting an exercise which puts all, or parts, of the plan into action and then evaluating the response. The following checklist can help you create a successful exercise. Following this checklist will help you create a successful exercise
One of the best ways to evaluate the effectiveness of your Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is by conducting an exercise which puts all, or parts, of the plan into action and then evaluates the response.
Any event that disrupts your workplace can be newsworthy and attract media attention. Being unprepared to manage media requests is a common misstep made by many organizations. The following guidelines can help you successfully manage media requests.
This video highlights the importance of skillfully dealing with the media as well as having briefing material in template form ready to go.
Developing an emergency preparedness plan is one of the most important strategic decisions you will make as a small business owner. Consider how a natural, human-caused or public health disaster could affect your employees, customers and workplace.
After a disaster, letting your family and friends know that you are safe and well can bring your loved ones great peace of mind. This website is designed to help make that communication easier.
This interactive website can provide a lot of useful information! Learn how to get a kit, make a plan and be informed about emergencies and disasters. The site has a tool that allows you to generate a customized shopping list to help you put your kit together and a personalized emergency plan that you can email to your friends and family. You can also view short video clips on performing CPR, caring for a conscious choking victim and using an AED.
Print out a card for every member of your household. Fill in your emergency contact information and carry this card with you to reference in the event of a disaster or other emergency.
Landslides have occurred in almost every state and can cause significant damage. Most landslides are caused by natural forces or events, such as heavy rain and snow melt, earthquake shaking, volcanic eruptions and gravity. Learn how to prepare if you are in an area that is at risk for landslides, what to do if a landslide is occurring or is imminent, and what to do afterwards.
