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Problem Statement and Objectives
EM-Planner is an automated tool that guides the user through the development of a comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The software program assists users in preparing plans to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. The tool allows the user to:
- Provide details of the basic emergency plan that include responsibilities, key command and control line of succession and a basic description of the organization and surrounding area.
- Input Emergency Operations Center (EOC) location (including alternate locations), EOC members, and EOC member responsibilities.
- Input security responsibilities, evacuation and shelter-in-place responsibilities, and medical responsibilities.
- Identify responsibility for the 15 emergency support functions, critical assets, functions, records, and systems including location, emergency contacts, and preparedness/response/recovery procedures.
- Identify hazardous materials including location, emergency contacts, and preparedness/response/recovery procedures.
- View all of the input information in a web layout mode.
Results and Benefits
EM-Planner is based on the 15 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) found in the Department of Homeland Security National Response Plan which assists emergency managers in identifying key capabilities that are required to support all levels of emergency operations. The program provides a blueprint and easy access to information to respond quickly and accurately to a disaster situation; keep an updated inventory of assets, disaster supplies, and employee directories; instruct employees in the shutdown and startup of critical systems and the recovery of items; and uses all of the input information to complete an emergency management plan in Microsoft Word.
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