WG volunteered in the EM field for six years, learned how little businesses prepare for large scale business interruptions
Three steps; preparedness, response and recovery
- Define type of disaster. Of course, currently it’s H1N1 or
- Earthquakes
- Fires or Explosions
- Hazardous substance releases
- Extended power/utility outages
- Floods, now tornadoes?
- Mass casualty events
- Appoint an Emergency Coordinator (in WG’ LEPC experience, often H&S Rep)
- Evacuation of handicapped/disabled persons
- Data backups offsite and conducted automatically regularly
- Supplies and equipment, eg fire suppression, bottled water, batteries, flashlights
- Line up and arrange reciprocal supply arrangements with alternate suppliers so you don’t leave your customers high and dry
- Sign-in sheet to account for all on-site personnel ASAP
- Mass casualty events/logistics that follow
- Alternate location to carry on business
- Communication to staff, customers, and vendors re: situation updates. Appoint a PIO.
- EXERCISE various scenarios and critique, and exercise again
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