Disaster Preparedness: A Quick Guide

Whether you’re just embarking on disaster planning or looking to update the plans you already have, consider the following.

1. Designate a readiness team or individual coordinator to make lines of responsibility clear. The coordinator should know all necessary contact information, such as evacuation routes and check-in locations, and that these also are readily accessible in all operating locations. Have employees provide emergency contact information and that they program these numbers into their cell and desk phones.