New Emergency Programs can be developed using a basic four-step process which incorporates the New National Standard.
In-depth knowledge of emergency management is not required. What is needed is the authority to create a plan and the commitment from the chief executive officer to make emergency management part of the organizational culture. |
The National Standard provides a common set of criteria to assess current programs as well as to develop, implement and maintain new programs.
Section-by-section discussion of the Standard with explanatory material on each section.
 Introduction & Definitions
 Program Management
 Program Elements:
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Preparedness programs should be regularly exercised and employees should receive appropriate training and participate in periodic drills.
Program plans, procedures, and capabilities should be evaluated through periodic reviews, testing, post-incident reports, performance evaluations, and exercises. Ongoing program evolution should reflect both lessons learned and changes in the organization's internal and external environments.
Discussion Area: Questions and Answers
Resource Area: Additional Information and Guidance
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Introduction and Definitions
