Emergency Planning Basics (1 of 4)
What is Emergency Planning?
Emergency Planning is:
- The preparation carried out to eliminate or minimise damage to buildings and collections in the event of a crisis/emergency, and allow return to business as usual as efficiently as possible
It involves:
- Assessment of the risks to buildings and collections
- Reduction of the identified risks where necessary
- Collection of information, resources and equipment to deal with emergencies
- Development of a plan detailing what staff need to do in the event of an emergency in order to speed up the response and minimise panic
- Staff training - an overview for all staff, and specific training for those who will be involved in dealing with emergencies
