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Preparing for Emergencies
Rich Cordivari March 19, 2011
A Little About Me
35 “plus” years of industry experience:
• VP, Learning & Development at AlliedBarton Security Services (since 2003) • • • President & co-founder, USProtect (Bethesda, MD) Vice President, Operations, SpectaGuard, Inc. (now AlliedBarton) Lieutenant of Police, Lower Merion Township Police Department (Ardmore, PA)
Responsibilities:
• Leads AlliedBarton’s training community which currently consists of 100+ Training professionals located throughout the country who provide training locally to support AlliedBarton customers • Security Officer basic and ongoing skills training • Account Manager training and development • • Professional Development for AlliedBarton’s Leaders Compliance Training
Professional affiliations:
• ASIS, International • • Police Chiefs Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania American Society of Training & Development •
Calvary Lutheran (West Chester, PA) 19 years March 19, 2011
Discussion Topics – 10 Things to Consider
1. Likely and worst case scenarios 2. Your team 3. Your building (environment) 4. Coordinating with Police – Fire – EMS 5. Plans – Policies – Practice 6. Communication 7. Training – Drills – Practice 8. Evacuation planning 9. Recovery / continuity planning 10. Resources
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Likely and worst case scenarios
• Earthquakes • Fires • HVAC system failure • Hurricanes • Floods • Terrorism • Structure collapse • Explosions • Bomb threats • Airplane collisions • Civil disturbances • Nuclear incidents • HAZMAT release • Tornadoes • Heavy snow • Elevator failure • Power failure • Telecommunications failure • Medical emergencies
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Your Preparedness Team
Church leaders Pastoral staff Support staff (FT or PT) Congregation members Who can contribute knowledge, experience, skill and time?
Anyone with training, background, experience who can contribute?
Local Police, Fire, EMS Chain of Command Who is in charge, at any given time?
Neighbors Local business Other community stakeholders
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Your Building
Age Structure (when built / last renovation) Systems (plumbing, electric, sprinkler, alarms, etc.) Construction type Impact on response, evacuation plans Location How many stories? Is there a basement? Unique features Floor plan Proximity to and availability of emergency services
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Coordinating with Police – Fire – EMS
Do you know them and do they know you?
Police Chief Fire Marshall Head of EMS or County Emergency Services American Red Cross (local chapter) Do they know your building?
Floor plans Entrances and Exits Unique features Do they know your routines?
Schedule of regular services Special events Daytime staffing levels (if applicable) Regular meetings or site visits Do they have a seat at your planning table?
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Plans – Policies – Practice
Vulnerability survey / Risk Assessment Resources Plans need to be: Published Communicated Regularly updated Evacuation procedures (see: Drills) Clear Concise Visible Updated as conditions change in your building Drills Annual Partner with local Police, Fire, EMS
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Communication
The best plan is the world is useless everyone impacted knows about it: Congregation Staff Guests Visitors Emergency Responders Protocols need to be established for communicating FACTS during in-progress incidents Single point of contact Helps reduce anxiety and eliminate panic Media relations
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Training – Drills – Practice
Training and drills are a significant portion of preparedness efforts Why do we train?
Familiarity “Muscle memory” Calm v. Panic Improve our systems, processes, plans and procedures “Act” v. “React” How often?
Who is included?
Who should lead?
Table top exercises
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Evacuation planning
Review your plan with employees, guests and visitors Train key staff and members on key elements of plan Everyone should know his / her role in an emergency situation or building evacuation Designated meeting areas Who’s in charge of headcount?
Clearly posted floor plans and exit paths Staff training (e.g., Ushers) Persons with disabilities Who makes the call to evacuate?
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Recovery / continuity planning
What does your congregation need to stay operational?
Who is in charge? (primary, secondary…) Authorized bank signatories Company financial records Offsite backup Inventory of all assets Descriptions, serial numbers, value Photos Alternative worship space
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Resources
www.churchsecurityconsultant.com
www.churchdisasterhelp.org
AlliedBarton Security Services www.alliedbarton.com
American Society of Industrial Security www.asisonline.org
Building Owners and Managers Institute www.bomi-edu.org
Department of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov
FBI tip Web Site www.ifccfbi.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency www.fema.gov
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THANK YOU!
RICH CORDIVARI 484.351.1876
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