Organizing a Blood Drive
The Red Cross has been organizing the safe collection and distribution of blood and related products for many decades. This service is of vital importance to health care providers across the nation and around the world
Evacuation Exercise Checklist
A disorganized evacuation can result in confusion, injury, and property damage. Use the following checklist to help evaluate your next evacuation or shelter-in-place exercise.
Exercise Checklist
One of the best ways to evaluate the effectiveness of your Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is by conducting an exercise which puts all, or parts, of the plan into action and then evaluating the response.
Red Cross Guide to First Aid Training
The American Red Cross Emergency First Aid Guide is a reference tool for offices, restaurants, work sites and other businesses.
Actions Taken and Lessons Learned
This log documents your organization’s response to an emergency. For example, “On (date and time), an incident occurred which disrupted operations. Specifically, (describe the event. For example, “a fire started in the computer room, or a ceiling pipe burst.”).
Post Exercise Assessment Checklist
Quick checklist designed to help you evaluate your exercises and drills.
Guide to Media Training for Personnel
Any event that disrupts your workplace can be newsworthy and attract media attention. Being unprepared to manage media requests is a common misstep made by many organizations. The following guidelines can help you successfully manage media requests.
HVA Worksheet
Use the Worksheet to determine what hazards and emergencies for which your organization should be planning.
Guide to Emergency Response Team Job Descriptions
It is highly recommended that all organizations have a predetermined command structure that takes charge in the event of an emergency. Some organizations have chosen to adopt the Incident Command System (ICS), sometimes referred to as Incident Mangement System (IMS), which is common to emergency response agencies, police and fire departments throughout North America. Having your Emergency Response Team (ERT) follow this type of structure will help streamline internal communications, coordinate actions with public safety officials, and promote good relations with the media.