Security Training for Emergency Management

Emergency Management

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure”

General Colin Powell


Enabling Learning Objectives

A comprehensive understanding on the steps necessary to respond to and manage an emergency


Introduction When an emergency occurs:

Immediate action is imperative to protect life, property and the environment.

How you act in the initial stages will determine the final outcome.

An Emergency Management Plan is necessary to prepare all staff members on the proper actions to take during an emergency.


Emergency Situations Vehicle Accident Fire Gas Leak Hazardous/Chemical Spill Trespasser or intruder Burglary Act of Violence, Domestic,

Assault, Work Place Violence Missing person, kidnapping,

hostage


Suspicious person, vehicle, incident or package

Bomb threat Burglary Natural Disaster (hurricane,

tornado, thunderstorm) Power outage


Your organization or community should have an Emergency Action Plan or Comprehensive Emergency Plan that gives thorough written instructions for emergency situations.

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a written document required by particular OSHA standards [29 CFR 1910.38(a)].

The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. It covers all potential emergency situations and contingencies.

Emergency management

Your organization or community should have a system in place to identify and emergency: Local News Alarm or Alert System Phone Call Cell Phone Alerts or Apps


Discovery

The initial assessment of the emergency determines: Type Location Safety Hazards 9-1-1 Notification


Assessment

Your organization or community should have a system or procedure to notify your employees, residents, members. Emergency Alert System Email Blast Phone Calls 9-1-1 Notification Door to Door

The level of emergency determines the method of notification


Notification

When establishing response procedures: Work closely with local law enforcement and fire department in

developing your procedures Consider Safety First! Establish an organizational chart Train staff

The type of emergency determines the level of response


Response

When managing the scene, consider the following: Protection of life and safety of responders Protection of evidence Positioning of vehicles Traffic Control Proper tools and equipment Establish an evacuation area Ensure parking for all responding emergency vehicles Prepare a briefing for management and the community

Emergency managementScene Management

The following guidelines should be taken into account when establishing an evacuation:

• Conditions under which an evacuation may be necessary• A clear chain of command and the person assigned for the

responsibility of ordering an evacuation or shutdown• Specific evacuations including routes and exits• Procedures for assisting all visitors, employees, and persons

with disabilities• A means of accounting for all personnel after the evacuation• Designation of what, if any, employees will remain after the

evacuation alarm to shut down critical operations or perform other duties before evacuating


Recovery

Once the scene is cleared by the Police or Fire Department, it is important to return to normal activity. This is a gradual process, but safety must remain a priority. Equipment, resources, personnel and expense is all determined by the classification of the emergency


Training

Before implementing your Emergency Action Plan, it is important to familiarize and train staff on the procedures

Include local law enforcement and fire department


Bomb threats are not common.

Most are pranks or false alarms.

However, anything that can explode can kill people and destroy property, so all bomb threats need to be taken seriously.

Do not take chances. Never ignore a threat.


Bomb Threat

Gives a sense of power

Angry about something

To cause fear

Political Agenda

Terrorist motivation


Why do people make bomb threats

Threats are occasionally received through the mail, most arrive by telephone.

Post orders should include a Bomb Threat Checklist

Quick thinking and good judgment applied to the situation at hand could prevent a major disaster.

The protection of life rather than the protection of property is what matters when a bomb threat is received.


Dealing with a Bomb Threat

ALWAYSTREAT A BOMB THREAT SERIOUSLY

Even if you believe it to be a hoax, lives are at stake.

You may be held responsible for your actions if you do not take the matter seriously.

Call 9-1-1


Never Ignore a Bomb Threat!

Remain calm- The most important thing to remember in responding to a threat is to remain calm

Obtain as much information from the person making the threat as possible

Listen carefully to the caller’s words, tone of voice and background noise

Take Notes


Bomb Threats By Phone

Follow the bomb threat checklist. Try not to interrupt the caller Obtain the maximum amount of

information from the caller. The caller may react automatically to questions when asked. Caller may volunteer this information at some point during the

call. Never hang up first, let the caller hang up, then leave the

phone of the hook.


Ask questions and keep the caller talking

The police should be contacted and advised of the threat even if the person receiving the telephone call believes that the call is a hoax.

Bomb threats are serious matters that demand serious responses.

Police should also be advised of any other important information recorded on the bomb threat checklist.


Call 9-1-1


Bomb threat checklist

Implement your evacuation procedures

Calmly evacuate everyone to a safe area

Establish a perimeter to secure the area and keep everyone away

Continue to update 9-1-1


If Authorities Order Evacuation

Do not touch it

Do not change the environment

Do not use your radio or telephone

Clear and secure the area


Suspicious Package

REPORT IT If you find a suspicious object/package, report it immediately to 9-1-1 and management. In your report include:

A complete description of the object The exact location The exact time that you found the object.

REMAIN ALERTIt may not be the only device that was set to explode.Be ready to act when you receive further instructions from the authorities involved.


Bombs come in many shapes and sizes They can range from high tech, professional devices to simple,

homemade devices Bombs can look like an envelope, pen, telephone, briefcase,

shoebox, pipe, or even a gift No two bombs are alike, but they are all dangerous Be suspicious of anything unusual

Emergency managementWhat does a bomb look like?


Types of Hazards

Natural Disasters Emergency management

Fire/Arson

Hazardous Material Incidents

Civil disturbance

Terrorism

Gas Leak


Other hazards

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Wild/Forest fires

Floods

Electrical storms


Natural Disasters in Florida

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) can address the entire nation on very short notice in case of a grave threat or national emergency

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from a nearby National Weather Service office to specially configured (battery powered) NOAA weather radio receivers


Warning Systems and Signals

Monitor the local weather service. Sound the alarm and evacuate all personnel to safe areas. Listen to a battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio. If you don’t have a NOAA Weather Radio, monitor AM/FM

radio or the television. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture or door frame. Stay as close to the ground as possible. Stay away from windows.


Tornado

Category FO– Gale 40 - 72 mphLight damage: some damage to chimneys, breaks branches off trees, pushes over shallow-rooted trees, and damages sign boards.

Category F1– Moderate 73 - 112 mphModerate damage: The lower limit Category 73 mph-- is the beginning of hurricane wind speed, peels surfaces of roofs, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, and moving autos pushed off roads.

Category F2– Significant 112 - 157 mphConsiderable damage: Roofs torn off the frames of houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars pushed over, large trees snapped or uprooted, and heavy cars lifted off ground and thrown

Category F3– Severe 158 - 206 mphSevere damage: Roofs and some walls torn off well-constructed houses, trains overturned, most trees in forest uprooted, and heavy cars lifted off ground and thrown.

Category F4 – Devastating 207 - 260 mphDevastating damage: Well-constructed houses leveled, structures blown off weak foundations, and cars and other large objects thrown about.

Category F5 – Incredible 261 - 318 mphIncredible damage: Strong frame houses are lifted off foundations and carried a considerable distance and disintegrated, automobile sized missiles fly through the air in excess of 100 meters, and trees debarked.


Tornado Categories

The National Hurricane Center in Miami constantly monitors the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico looking for tropical disturbances.

If wind speeds within such disturbances reach 39 mph and move in a circular pattern in a counter‐clockwise direction, they are categorized as tropical storms.

Tropical storms that continue to grow are designated as hurricanes when their wind speeds exceed 74 mph.

Hurricanes generally occur between June 1st and November 30th.

Emergency managementHurricane Threat

Storm surges are huge domes of water.

Storm driven waves can be pushed inland ahead of a hurricane.

Tides of 3-10 ft. above normal are common, but the storm surge may rise 20 ft. or more in large hurricanes.

Emergency managementStorm Surge

Category One – Winds of 74 to 95 mph, storm surge of 4 to 5 feet above normal tide.

Category Two – Winds of 96 to 110 mph, storm surge of 9 to 12 feet above normal tide.

Category Three – Winds of 111 to 130 mph, storm surge 9 to 12 feet above normal tide.

Emergency managementHurricane Categories

Category Four – Winds of 131 to 155 mph, storm surge 13 to 18 feet above normal tide.

Category Five – Winds greater than 155 mph, storm surge greater than 18 feet above normal tide.

Emergency managementHurricane Categories

A hurricane has become a threat to coastal areas.

Residents and businesses in those areas should monitor the situation and be prepared to take precautionary action promptly IF a hurricane warning is issued.

Emergency managementHurricane Watch

Indicates that hurricane force winds, dangerously high water, and rough seas are expected in a specific coastal area within 24 hours

Precautionary actions and possible evacuation should begin immediately.

Emergency managementHurricane Warning

What to do in preparation for a Hurricane

When to install hurricane shutters

Hurricane Kit or Supply List

Local shelters

How to address special needs residents

Power outage

Emergency managementDisaster Plan Checklist

Generator safety tips

Evacuation zones and procedures

What to do during the hurricane

The aftermath

What to do if your residence or property is damaged

Emergency numbers and procedures

Emergency managementDisaster Plan Checklist

Floods

Most common hazards in the United States Floods can develop slowly Flash floods develop in minutes

The most common type of flooding is when waterways such as rivers, canals, streams or drains overflow

Emergency managementFloods

Make an emergency kit Reinforce areas likely to flood Design map of property to show locations of storm

drains

Clear storm drains if safe to do so or construct barriers to protect from blockage

Emergency managementFlood Preparation

Listen to the radio or television for information If flood water continue to rise, move to higher

ground Evacuation procedures

Use caution when driving into flooded areas

Emergency managementDuring a Flood

Avoid moving water Stay away from damaged areas Follow instructions of authorities

Flood waters may be contaminated with sewage, gasoline, oil, etc

Clean and wash everything that gets wet

Emergency managementAfter a Flood


Emergency managementSummary

Your Emergency Action Plan Should Include

Police Incidents: Domestic, Work Place Violence, Active Shooter, Burglary

Bomb Threats Fire and Medical

Hazards: Gas Leaks, Hazardous Materials

Natural Disasters: Hurricane, Tornado, Power Outage, Floods

Education

Security Training for Emergency Management