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Reviewing Vulnerability

This video highlights the use and concepts behind doing an HVA. Point to the tool in the Resource Center and urge its use. #11 At least annually, the emergency response planning committee reviews our vulnerability to different types of emergencies situations (e.g., fires, floods, cyber-attacks, medical emergencies, etc.).

2024-08-12T21:29:43+00:00Tags: |

Protecting Vital Records

This video expands on the question by pointing out all the different types of physical and digital records that they want to protect. Also talk about having ways of accessing the emergency plan if the main facility is destroyed. #25 The emergency response plan addresses how to protect all physical and digital vital records during a crisis.

2024-06-25T22:01:53+00:00Tags: |

Ongoing Training for the ERT

This video points out it is an accepted management principle not to ask someone to do something they have not been trained to do. Touch on the use of tabletop exercises and live drills as one approach to this challenge. #43 All emergency response team members are given ongoing emergency response training

2024-06-25T21:25:56+00:00Tags: |

Managing the Media

This video highlights the importance of skillfully dealing with the media as well as having briefing material in template form ready to go.

2024-06-25T21:16:28+00:00

Managing Loss of Services

This video highlights some of the ways to prepare for these disruptions, the key point being - talk to your vendors and make the discussion a collaboration, not an after-the-fact negotiation/litigation.

2024-06-25T21:08:34+00:00

Life-Saving Equipment

Pointing out where this equipment is located should be part of everyone's safety orientation. Also, remind them that in an emergency to bring the equipment with them. Suggest that people interested in learning more should approach management about additional training. #30 Life-saving equipment (e.g., AEDs, 1st Aid Kits, emergency radios, etc.) is quickly accessible on-site

2024-06-25T20:47:48+00:00Tags: |

Keeping Emergency Contact Information Current

This video explains how call trees and online tracking of numbers get out-of-date easily. People move, change names (e.g., marriage), change telephone companies and email addresses - so organizations must stay current on contact information. Also mention the 'out of town relative' number (sometimes called the grandma number). #21 Emergency contact information (staff, clients, key vendors, utilities, etc.) is updated at least annually.

2024-06-25T20:44:28+00:00Tags: |

Having Sufficient Emergency Support

This video picks up on the points above regarding both safety and firefighting. Highlight the different types of training and point out this same training is also useful in everyday life. #39 At least 10% of our staff has received emergency medical training (e.g., CPR, AED, 1st Aid, protection against blood-borne pathogens, etc.).

2024-08-12T21:18:28+00:00Tags: |

Forming an Emergency Response Team

This video highlights the use and concepts behind doing an HVA. Point to the tool in the Resource Center and urge its use. #13 An emergency response team (ERT) has been formed to help implement the emergency response plan.

2024-06-25T20:30:55+00:00Tags: |
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