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5. Become involved in planning.
6. Involve the media, NGOs, and private entities in planning.
7. Evaluate and upgrade the EOP.
8. Designate a lead agency for each type of disaster.
9. Implement ICS for all responses.
Training and Exercises
1. Conduct or participate in community-wide training.
2. Conduct or participate in multijurisdictional training.
3. Conduct facility training.
4. Involve the media, NGOs, and private entities in training.
5. Conduct tabletop exercises every six months.
6. Conduct all-agency, multijurisdictional exercises at least annually.
7. Conduct ICS training.
Preparedness
1. Develop warning systems for the entire population.
2. Improve mutual aid agreements.
3. Give a customized Checklist to all senior officials.
4. Review legal responsibilities and authorities.
5. Develop procedures, media releases, and other emergency authorities before
an emergency occurs.
Capability Development
1. Improve prevention and mitigation measures for all types of disasters.
2. Develop hazard-specific appendices to your plan for high-risk hazards.
3. Develop and maintain disaster resource lists.
4. Review liability and risk exposure.
Public Information
1. Conduct presentations on IEMS for senior officials.
2. Hold one-on-one meetings with senior officials to discuss emergency needs
and procedures.
3. Conduct public and employee education programs on evacuation, sheltering
in place, and disaster preparedness and response measures.
4. Improve relations with the media, NGOs, and the private sector.
5. Conduct seasonal public education campaigns on specific hazards.
