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Stanley and U.S. Customs experienced no or very few fatalities
because they followed the plan and left their buildings quickly.
8.
Once the fire alarm is sounded, do not wait for an announce-
ment over the public address system.
The fire alarm is your
signal to evacuate the building. There may not be an announce-
ment.
9.
Know the facts, make no assumptions.
Do you know how to open
an emergency exit that has a delayed opening device? Can the fire
alarms be heard inside the rest rooms? How will people needing
assistance get out of the building?
10.
Ask questions.
Know what your role and responsibilities are in an
emergency evacuation. Your life can depend on it.
Exhibit 14.3
Emergency Response Guide
Why Do We Need to Create a Plan?
In a crisis such as a bombing or bomb threat, stress, fear, and panic can
lead to a state of confusion. This can result in the loss of organizational
control and the lives of employees.
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A well-organized plan and the ability to make the right decision in a crisis
can limit interruptions to the organization. Potential interruptions include:
daily activity, lost production time, additional financial expenses, and the
reduction of employee morale.
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Preplanning in the form of a structured, detailed, and well-practiced system
of evacuation can limit these emotional reactions and organizational inter-
ruption and increase the level of safety for all personnel involved.
General Information
Name of Organization:
Location:
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Size of facility:
Small
Medium
Large
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Control of facility:
Company-controlled
Management company
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Multiple corporations
Number of employees:
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Risk factor:
Low
Medium
High
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