Practical Emergency Planning and Response for Work and Away Anita A. Britt CIEC, RS David E. Oliver Ed.D, CSP, CEM

Practical Emergency Planning and Response for Work and Away Key Points:  Reflections on Disasters and Demons  Handling Emergencies at Work  Home Emergency Preparedness  Personal Protection

Reflections on Disasters and Demons

Handling Emergencies at Work

Medical Emergencies

Fire

Fire

Fire

Fire

Situational Awareness Initial Size Up Considerations: What do I have? Who or What Does it Impact? Where is it Now? Where will it be in 5 min, 15 min, 30 min?

Situational Awareness  How big is big?  How bad is bad?

Situational Awareness

It’s Okay to Get Caught in the Moment Just Don’t Stay There Long

Initial Command Post

Initial Command Decisions: Do I keep command? Do I transfer command? Do I unified command?

Draw an Imaginary Box around your Incident Then Work to Keep the Incident in the Box

Draw an Imaginary Box around your Incident Then Work to Keep the Incident in the Box

Plans, Documents, Processes, Procedures, and Training

 Building Emergency Procedures  Emergency Response Plans

Building Emergency Procedures Employee Actions  Fire / Evacuation  Severe Weather

Emergency Response Plans  Fire / Evacuation  Severe Weather  Medical Emergency  Utility Interruption  Chemical Spill Procedures  Others Based on Threat Assessment

Plans, Documents, Processes and Procedures Resource Plans Identify Resources and Talent  Equipment and People  General and Specialty  Internal and External

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing  Responders  Survivors  Bystanders

Training National Incident Management System and Incident Command System IS-100.b - (ICS 100) Introduction to Incident Command System IS-200.b (ICS 200) ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction IS-800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction

Planning for Emergencies at Home

Home Emergencies  Medical Emergencies  Fire  Relocation  Severe Weather / Thunderstorms or Tornado  Winter Weather / Extreme Heat  Hazardous Materials  Utility Failures

Home Emergencies  Medical Emergencies

Home Emergencies  Medical Emergencies

Home Emergencies  Fire

Home Emergencies  Fire Find and Fix Hazards

Home Emergencies  Fire Have Working Smoke Detectors

Home Emergencies  Fire Have an Escape Plan and Meeting Place

Home Emergencies  Fire Have Extinguishers Available Proper Type Each Level KitchenGarage

Home Emergencies  Relocation

Home Emergencies  Relocation Plans for PeoplePets

Home Emergencies  Relocation Pets

Emergency Supply Kit

Emergency Supply Kit

Miscellaneous Thoughts and Ideas

Personal Protection Four Laws of the Jungle  Crime can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere  Bad folks don’t always look like bad folks  Its not how tough you are, its how tough the bad folks think you are  You are responsible for yourself Bittenbinder, 1997

Personal Protection Four Part Action Strategy  Have a plan and keep it simple  Deny privacy  Attract attention  Take Action Bittenbinder, 1997

Personal Protection  Maintain Situational Awareness  Have a Plan  Act with Determination

Personal Protection  Risk and Exposure

Personal Protection Potential Actions  Flee  Fortify  Fight  Run, Hide, Fight

Personal Protection Potential Actions  Fight

Personal Protection Potential Actions  Fight

Material Safety Data Sheet Section 1. Chemical product and company identification Product Name: ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing Agent Synonym: Multi-purpose Dry Chemical (CH550,CH555) Manufacturer: AMEREX CORPORATION Section 2. Hazard identification and emergency overview Emergency overview: Light yellow, fine solid powder, odorless. Adverse health effects and symptoms: Irritating to the respiratory system, eyes and skin. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, and irritation of the lungs, eyes, and skin. Ingestion, although unlikely, may cause cramps, nausea and diarrhea.

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