Disaster and Emergency Response Training
The Disaster and Emergency Response Training should be taken by all organizational managers and supervisors if their goals are
- To quickly restore all essential services and facilities following any disaster or emergency
- To restore all services, business functions and facilities to their pre-disaster condition
An Effective Emergency Response Plan is an effective tool to quickly restore services and facilities following a disaster. All responsible organizations have emergency plans. For those organizations, the training will recommend enhancements to those existing plans, especially to essential business functions.
It has been shown that a business may not recover if the restoration period is too long, since it does not have the income to complete the restoration
While all organizations have emergency plans, this class will suggest enhancements to existing Emergency Response Plans.
TOPICS FOR THE DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING INCLUDES
- Initiating the emergency response
Describes how a response can be initiated, without depending on specific managers.
Describes several ways of activating employees each having their advantage, depending on the size of the organization.
- Management of the emergency response
Describes the advantages of not establishing an Emergency Response Management Organization.
- Coordination of the emergency response
Describes the advantages of establishing an Emergency Response Coordinating Organization.
- Emergency response committee
Describes the Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency Response Committee.
- Administrative emergency procedures
Describes the role of Administrative Emergency Procedures, especially in the area of procurement.
- Coordination with outside organizations
Describes the role of Management and the Emergency Response Organization with outside organizations.
- Communications with senior management
Describes the importance of keeping Senior management informed about the achievements, goals and status of Emergency Response efforts.
- Communications with the Public and Media
Defines the responsibility of communicating with the Public and the Media.
Describes some ways of planning for and handling trouble calls.
Describes priorities in restoration of services and operations.
Describes how to prepare for both providing and receiving Mutual Aid.
- Food and lodging services
Describes providing food, lodging and laundry services to employees, contractors and mutual aid personnel.
- Standing orders and Specific Emergencies
Describes handling specific emergencies with little or no management direction.
- Office and building preparedness
Describes first aid, emergency and safety measures for offices and buildings.
- Essential business functions
Defines essential Business Functions and actions necessary for damage assessment, repair or restoration and backup facilities.
- Computer systems and communications
Identifies essential computer and communications and actions necessary for damage assessment, restoration and backup facilities.
- Spare parts, material and equipment
Describes steps to identify and provide for spare parts, material and equipment.
Describes necessary steps to safeguard vehicles and construction equipment, as well as fueling and maintenance.
Describes actions which can be taken with employees and their families to provide support and maximize employee time in restoration efforts.
Describes security and safety measures for employees, the public and media.
Describes Training and pitfalls of non-realistic training.
Describes the need for an after action report, as the basis for improving the existing Emergency Response Plan.
Cost for the Training: Round trip transportation from Seattle WA, lodging, and a training fee of $1,000.
Training Duration: 7 hours
