Emergency Preparedness #A Exercises
Our newly created Emergency Operations Plan defines actions to be taken when a critical situation occurs on the property. But the plan is useless unless people know what to do!
DID YOU KNOW?
When an emergency strikes, no one will know where the plan is located! How do we use the plan if we can’t find it? Training, yes, but did you know there is a better way to learn than by listening to a boring lecture?…Exercises!
DO YOU KNOW WHEN THERE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY…
Do you remember when you first learned to drive a car? No one would think of taking a driver’s test after just reading an instruction manual. You take driving lessons.
We will now shift our training in the Emergency Response Plan by using exercises. The goal is to have 80% of more of the members receive this training in the months ahead. There will be multiple opportunities offered.
- Tabletop Exercises—where a group talks through responses to scenarios. Time is allowed for discussion and the plan is used to explore alternatives.
- Functional Exercises—responses are acted out without looking at the plan. No one can make a mistake because guidance will be provided along the way.
Exercises can be fun! They also will save lives and reduce the risks of property damage. Come join!
