Emergency Planning & Response
This Emergency Response Guide outlines how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies that may affect staff, volunteers, and customers. The plan covers the organization’s facility and applies to all staff, volunteers, customers, partners, and visitors on site.
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Fill-in sections for communication chains, evacuation routes, shelter-in-place locations, and recovery contacts. Add your team’s names, meeting spots, and vendor info.
Section 1:
Your Core Plan
Step-by-step checklists for common emergencies: fires, medical incidents, severe weather/tornadoes, power outages, gas leaks, and workplace disruptions. Each one covers: what to do immediately, next steps when safe, and how to start recovery.
Section 2:
Scenario Playbooks
Why It Matters:
Every business layout and team is different. This gives you the framework so you’re not starting from scratch, but you control the details that matter for your operation.
