Session Objectives

At the end of the session, participants will be

able to:
 differentiate the types of emergencies
 describe the cyclical nature of emergency
management
 identify and explain the elements of an
emergency preparedness program
 Definition of Terms

Emergency
a potentially life-threatening situation usually
occurring suddenly and unexpectedly.

Disaster
a sudden, calamitous event bringing great
damage, loss or destruction.
 Types of Emergencies

Man-made emergencies
events caused by man’s negligence in handling his
technology.

Natural emergencies
events that are caused by the forces of nature.
 Man-made Emergencies

 Chemical Leak / Spill

 Structure Collapse
 Industrial / Community Fire
 Construction Cave-In
 Major Transportation Accident
 Public Demonstration
 Natural Emergencies

 Drought
 Floods
 Volcanic Eruption
 Earthquake
 Thunderstorms
Cyclical Nature of Emergency
Management

Prevention

Recovery Preparedness

Response
 Cyclical Nature of Emergency
Management

Emergency Prevention - the practice of activities

designed to prevent accidents and emergencies
from occurring.

Procedures:
 Fire Prevention
 Safety and Health Review
 Inspection
 Cyclical Nature of Emergency
Management

Emergency Preparedness - encompasses all activities

that are necessary to prepare people and
organizations to respond to emergencies and
disasters.
Procedures:
 Personnel Training
 Drills and Exercises
 Supplies and Equipment
 Protection of Records
 Mutual Aid
 Cyclical Nature of Emergency
Management

Emergency Response - follows preparedness and

involves life saving and protection activities
that are implemented during an emergency.

Procedures:
 Detection, Alert and Warning
 Direction and Control
 Communications
 Emergency Shutdown Procedures
 Cyclical Nature of Emergency
Management

 Fire and Spill Procedures

 Facility Evacuation
 Security Considerations
 Public Relations and Emergency Information
 Coordination between Facility and Off-site Agencies
 Cyclical Nature of Emergency
Management

Emergency Recovery - embodies all activities necessary

to bring the organization back to normal or
routing operations.
Procedures:
 Incident Investigation
 Damage Assessment
 Cleanup and Restoration
 Business Interruption
 Claims Procedures
 Elements of an Emergency
Preparedness Program
Review Evaluate
Resources Develop
Hazards Emergency
Plan &
Procedure
Conduct Drills
& Exercises

Integrate with
community
Educate plan
the public Conduct
Training
 Elements of an Emergency
Preparedness Program

Review Hazards

 Probability of hazards
 Types of hazards posed
 Number of people or things exposed to the
hazard and its adverse consequences
 Elements of an Emergency
Preparedness Program

Evaluate Resources

 Facilities
 Equipment
 Supplies
 Staff Expertise
 Staff Training
 Elements of an Emergency
Preparedness Program

Develop Emergency Plan and Procedures

 Blue print for emergency procedures

 Used for training new employees
 Refresher training for employees and managers
 Reference tool under emergency circumstances
 Elements of an Emergency
Preparedness Program

Integrate with Community Plan

 Community officials should be involved in the

company’s emergency planning process and that the
company be involved in local planning
 Elements of an Emergency
Preparedness Program

Conduct Training

 Hazardous Materials Characteristics

 Evacuation Procedures
 Emergency Reporting Procedures
 Fire Extinguisher Use
 Leak/Emergency Warning Signs
 Elements of an Emergency
Preparedness Program

 Fire Fighting
 Personal Protective Equipment
 Preventive Maintenance
 Spill Response
 First Aid
 Elements of an Emergency
Preparedness Program

Educate the Public

 The public will learn of the facilities/company’s

effort to ensure safety
 Protect the public during emergencies
 Elements of an Emergency
Preparedness Program

Conduct Drills and Exercises

 Reveal weaknesses in the plans and procedures

 Identify deficiencies in resources
 Improve level of coordination among personnel,
departments and agencies
 Gain public recognition and confidence
 Elements of an Emergency
Preparedness Program

 Improve the proficiency and confidences

of personnel
 Clarify individual role and responsibility
 Increase the government’s and community’s
cooperation with the company
 Enhance overall emergency response capabilities
 External factors necessitating an effective
emergency management program

Employee Health & Safety

Public
Pressure Emergency Media
Preparedness
System
Insurance Liability

Government Regulations
 Example of plant emergency
organization
Plant Manager

Emergency
Response
Director
Assistant Plant
Manager

Emergency
Emergency
Response
Brigade
Manager
Chief
(Risk Manager)

Environment Public
Spill Response Search & Emergency Health & Safety Security
Fire Team Affairs Relations
Team Rescue Team Medical Team Manager Manager
Manager Manager
Conclusion
“ Plans are worthless,
but planning is everything.”
- Dwight D. Eisenhower