1. State of the World and Evacuation Planning
October 26, 2017

2. Is the world more dangerous today?
Venezuelan Protests
French Guiana Protests
ISIS
Discuss why the world is more complex
Turkey Coup
North Korea

3. Perception vs. Reality
PERCEPTION IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT DRIVES THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS
THE MOST PROBABLE INCIDENTS AREN’T WHAT YOU THINK…
JUST BECAUSE IT ISN’T REALITY, DOESN’T MEAN YOU SHOULDN’T PLAN FOR IT
PROACTIVE PLANNING CAN REDUCE NEGATIVE IMPACT AND COMPLACENCY
EVENTS SHOULD NOT DICTATE THE PLANNING CYCLE
REACTIVE APPROACH LEADS TO UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
Urgent vs. Precedence
Trade time for risk
Unrealistic expectations- State Department will evacuate us
Data Analytics

4. Precipitating Events in a Complex World
BUILD KNOWLEDGE IN COUNTRIES/REGIONS WHERE YOU OPERATE
GEO POLITICS
HISTORY
FORCES THAT DRIVE OR INFLUENCE DECISIONS OF VARIOUS ACTORS
JUVENAL HABYARIMANA
Focus too much on quarterly reports, time value of money, management comes and goes
Slow burn crisis
MOHAMED BOUZIZI

5. Increasing Resiliency
WHAT’S OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE AS SECURITY MANAGERS?
REDUCE IMPACT TO BUSINESS OPERATIONS
ENSURE SAFETY OF MOBILE WORK FORCE
PLANNING!
HELPS US IDENTIFY & UNDERSTAND
FACTORS THAT IMPACT ABILITY TO RESPOND
PLANS CAN’T EXIST IN A VACUUM
SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
Planning helps you understand what’s feasible

6. Potential Challenges SCOPE OF EVENT PROVIDERS RISK ENVIRONMENT
HOW MANY PERSONNEL ARE IMPACTED?
RESOURCE AVAILABILITY
PROVIDERS
NUMBER OF PROVIDERS IN A PARTICULAR LOCATION
DISTANCE BETWEEN PROVIDER AND IMPACTED STAFF
RISK ENVIRONMENT
FREEDOM OF MANEUVER
AIR SPACE CLOSURE
KEY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACTED (E.G. AIRPORTS, ROADS, ETC.)

7. Escalation Planning SOCIAL UNREST Factor Driver Indicator Actions
Popular Protests
Economic Deterioration
Protests Hamper Road Movement; Authorities permit protests
Geographic Spread
Further Economic Deterioration; Political Developments
Protests away from traditional hotspots; outside capital city and impact commercial industry
Violence at Protests
Govt crackdown on protestors
Frequent clashes w/ law enforcement; protestors killed
Avoid vicinity of protests
Evac Level: Preparatory
Restrict movement within country
Increase security at office site
Secure transportation for staff
Evac Level: Warning
Same as above
Suspend incoming travelers
Evac Level: Stand By
Knowing WHEN to evacuate is paramount
Identify triggers that mark a steady decline in security environment
List recommended actions at each stage of deterioration

8. Evacuation Management Plan
KNOW HOW TO EVACUATE
WHO’S INVOLVED? WHAT DO THEY DO?
TOOL TO MONITOR/ASSESS WHEN TO EVACUATE
COMMUNICATION PLAN
CHAIN OF COMMAND/REPORTING STRUCTURE: LOCAL, REGIONAL, HQ
HOW DO I COMMUNICATE W/ IMPACTED TRAVELERS?
HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR ASSISTANCE PROVIDER
WHAT IF YOU CAN’T EVACUATE?
STAND FAST OPTIONS
STAFF CATEGORIES
IDENTIFY NON-ESSENTIAL VS. ESSENTIAL STAFF VS. STAY BEHIND STAFF
EXPATS (+DEPENDENTS) VS. THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS VS. LOCAL NATIONALS
VISA REQUIREMENTS
MANIFESTS
Test your ENS on a quarterly basis.
What is the protocol if communications are down?

9. Local Evacuation Plan
DETAILS THE ACTIONS AND MOVEMENTS REQUIRED TO SAFELY EVACUATE MEMBERS ON THE GROUND.
PORTS OF DEPARTURE
EVACUATION ASSEMBLY AREAS
INTERNAL RELOCATION OPTIONS
ROUTE ANALYSIS
KEY CONTACT LISTS
EVACUEE BRIEFINGS
CHECKLISTS AND RELEASE FORMS
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY

10. SPEAKER’S PAGE International SOS & Control Risks
Regional Security Manager- Americas West Region
Los Angeles, CA

11. THANK YOU !