10 Steps for Developing the Emergency Response Plan
Review performance objectives for the program.
Review hazard or threat scenarios identified during the risk assessment.
Assess the availability and capabilities of resources for incident stabilization including people, systems and equipment available within your business and from external sources.
Talk with public emergency services (e.g., fire, police and emergency medical services) to determine their response time to your facility,
knowledge of your facility and its hazards and their capabilities to stabilize an emergency at your facility.
Determine if there are any regulations pertaining to emergency planning at your facility; address applicable regulations in the plan.
Develop protective actions for life safety (evacuation, shelter, shelter-in-place, lockdown).
Develop hazard and threat-specific emergency procedures using the Emergency Response Plan Template for Businesses.
Coordinate emergency planning with public emergency services to stabilize incidents involving the hazards at your facility.
Train personnel so they can fulfill their roles and responsibilities.
Facilitate exercises to practice your plan.