Posted on 08/09/2008 7:01:10 PM PDT by Ronin
In my new job I have just been handed the task of putting together a disaster readiness plan that addresses everything from building evacuation, first aid, logistics, and everything else.
I got the job because for my sins, I am the only veteran in the company, and I was just a squid.
If anyone else out there has experience in this sort of thing, I would appreciate some help. I have to have something on paper by 0900 tomorrow morning.
The good news is I have (within reason) a blank check as to how to put it together and purchasing necessary supplies.
There are about 30 people in the company. The building is on the fifth floor. It’s a serious downtown area although there is a Temple close by where we can meet after evacuation.
Do an online search, you can find some reasonable examples to get you started. You don’t have enough time to do a real plan though.
I spent a year or so helping work on a project like this. We were more focused on disaster recovery than the immediate emergency itself, but there are a lot of templates online that set the foundation and you just fill in the specifics.
As far as general advice, don’t go down the path of trying to plan for specific scenarios, because there are too many (and by its very nature an emergency isn’t orderly). Instead focus on loss of various RESOURCES (which include people, equipment, infrastructure, power/water, data, etc).
I’m dismayed that they’d have a ‘gaijin’ try to set up a disaster preparedness plan.
Thanks, this will get me started.
If anyone has some practical experience and advise though, feel free to drop it in here. I have a pot of coffee on the boil and am going to be at the desk all day.
LOL, it’s a gaijin owned company. Great team. I am happy and proud not only to get the job but to be handed this responsibility. I want to do it right.
Get with the building owner/management. Your plan should be incorporated into theirs and coordinated with other tenant activities in the building so they don't end up being counterproductive.
Look at this search to form a evacuation plan:
http://www.google.com/search?&rls=en&q=evacuation+plan+%2B+multi-story&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
The first thing is to get the building off the fifth floor.
Check the monthly header on the Threat Matrix (at FreeRepublic.com) for other links.
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/threatmatrix
Here is the header for August 2008 (Note: See links below the “key word”).
First identify what you have to protect, what your risks are, and then come up with alternatives to protect the assets for each risk area. You can usually lump the risks into categories. For example anything that makes the building unusable can be treated in a similar manner.
Also consider what the available resources are. Don’t forget to test it.
I see that you’re in Kichijouji. I heard that there used to be a Nathan’s there, but it shut down. Do you know of anywhere I can buy a so-called ‘cheesesteak’?
Link to USAF disaster prep plans.
Waited until the last minute, didn’t you? How complete of a plan do you need?
First, I would plan on multiple ways to exit the building including going down by rope.
What are the types of disasters you are most likely to see? Fire, floods, earthquakes, nut cases with guns?
Second, assign several people to be the last persons down, preferably someone young and athletic, assign a backup for EVERYBODY, and a backup for the backup. Their jobs is to make sure that ALL spaces, cubicles, storage closets, etc are clear and to carry anyone down that might be injured and unable to go down stairs. Make checklists on laminated paper.
Third, assign someone to take roll to see if everyone is there.
Fourth, find out if anyone has medical training. They are now the triage nurse and their job is to grab the medical kit (you do have a good first aid kit with tourniquets, serious wound packings, splints, gauze, etc, don’t you?). Look into getting some good first aid for everyone in the company.
Talk privately with the boss about designated defenders who will have quick access to a firearm at all times.
LOL! I agree! That is the appropriate starting point. If you can't do that all else is a waste.
Guide for anything and everything you want to know.
http://www.disaster-recovery-guide.com/
If you are willing to pay for an autogenerated plan, here’s one:
http://www.disaster-recovery-plan.com/plan.htm
Free Disaster Recovery Plan template from government...there is more , but you have to check each satate (US). This one is Canadian
http://www.ccep.ca/cceptemp.html
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