EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN NWF Health Network Abstract This document describes NWF Health Network’s plan to assure command and control of operations, the deployment and management of personnel and resources, process for planning and addressing resource requirements and the management of logistics in the event of an emergency or disaster. Fiscal Year 21/22 Table of Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................5 Emergency Response Protocol ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Leadership and Chain of Command................................................................................................................................... 5 Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Protocol .................................................................................................................... 5 TOC Location ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Evacuation & Return .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Response Priorities ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Personnel Policies ................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Emergency/Disaster Roles & Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 9 Emergency/Disaster Specific Components ....................................................................................................................... 12 Weather-Related Emergencies and Disasters.............................................................................................................. 12 Hurricane ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12 General Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 In Preparation for Hurricane Season ................................................................................................................................ 12 Upon the Issuance of a Hurricane Watch ......................................................................................................................... 12 NWFHN Response .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 All CMOs and Contracted Provider Agencies ................................................................................................................ 13 Independent Living ......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Foster Family Support Services ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Upon the issuance of a Hurricane Warning ...................................................................................................................... 14 NWFHN Response .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Post-Storm .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Post-Storm Immediate Priorities ................................................................................................................................... 14 After All Clear/Return ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 Foster Family Support Services ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Flood ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Flood-Related Health Risks .................................................................................................................................... 16 Tornado ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Other Extreme Weather Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 18 Fire-Related Emergencies................................................................................................................................................... 18 NWFHN Location Fire ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 Fire Preparedness - Fire Drills ........................................................................................................................................ 18 In the Instance of a Fire at a NWFHN Location ............................................................................................................ 19 Wildfire ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Post-Fire Response – Repair or Rebuilding ....................................................................................................................... 19 Biologic/Chemical Emergencies or Crises ..................................................................................................................... 20 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) ..................................................................................................... 20 Epidemic/Pandemic ........................................................................................................................................................... 20 Hazardous Materials/Conditions...................................................................................................................................... 21 Chemical Spills ........................................................................................................................................................... 21 Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................................................................ 22 Nuclear Incidents ...................................................................................................................................................... 22 Workplace Safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Identification Badges or ID Cards ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Visitors ................................................................................................................................................................................ 23 Domestic Violence ............................................................................................................................................................. 23 Workplace Violence ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 Precautions ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Recognizing Warning Signs/Stages of Violence ........................................................................................................... 24 Protection in Parking Areas/Outside Buildings ............................................................................................................. 24 Hostage Situations ............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Coping With An Angry Or Hostile Client Or Co-Worker ................................................................................................ 25 For A Person Shouting, Swearing And Threatening ...................................................................................................... 25 For Someone Threatening You With A Gun, Knife Or Other Weapon ........................................................................