Emergency Planning

To eliminate confusion and the possibility of false alarms, some organizations only allow an ICT member, or a designated substitute, to contact the appropriate community emergency response personnel. Each organization should decide if this is the appropriate procedure for them. Many organizations prefer to have the person who discovers an emergency contact 911 directly to save time. They rely on constant training to reduce the chance of false alarms.

Keeping track of visitors is important, especially during an emergency to confirm who may still be inside the building.

Use this form to document the time and nature of tabletop exercises, evacuations, and similar drills.

This form can be used to document observations and notes about how the organization performed during drills and exercises. These findings should be shared amongst senior executives and will inform the plans for the next activity.

Trust is the foundation of relationships. When your organization faces an emergency, communications to your employees, customers, and other stakeholders, or lack thereof, can support or erode that foundation. Protect your organization’s reputation and relationships by being prepared to communicate in a crisis.