Steps to take when an emergency occurs:

In the framework of response and recovery, there is a large difference between the terms emergency and disaster. An emergency is an event that can be responded to using the resources available at hand, implying that there is no need to request external assistance.

To fill out your home emergency plan, you will need to think about the following:

• Safe exits from home and neighborhood.
• Meeting places to reunite with family or roommates.
• Designated person to pick up children should you be unavailable.
• Contact persons close-by and out-of-town.
• Special health needs.

1. Take a deep breath.
2. Count to 10. Tell yourself you can handle the situation.
3. Check for danger. Protect yourself and the injured person from fire, explosions, or other hazards.
4. Try to look at the situation as a whole.

Answer: Emergency managers think of disasters as recurring events with four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

Common Roles and Responsibilities

• Internal and external notifications.
• Initial emergency procedures.
• Manage ongoing internal and external communications.
• Manage internal and external reporting.
• Dispatch requests for assistance.
• Direct ongoing emergency activities.

Taking appropriate personal protective measures. Notifying Supervisory Personnel and/or Incident Commander of the incident. Advising personnel in the area of any potential threat and/or initiate evacuation procedures. Eliminate potential ignition sources.

Who can take the Emergency Response Team Training?

• Emergency & Communication Controllers.
• Fire Marshals/ Traffic Wardens.
• Fire Team Leader & Fire Fighting party.
• First Aid Team Leader & Stretcher bearers.
• Security Staff.