What is the advantage of planning for emergencies?

What is the advantage of planning for emergencies? Correct Answer To save life and property

Explanation:

Emergency Planning

  • The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan outline the emergency management system in the event of a major crisis/disaster.
  • The Facility Management Group (FMG) activates the plan whenever such an emergency reaches proportions beyond the capacity of routine procedures.
  • Interaction with local police, fire brigade, healthcare departments, and other nodal agencies is mandatory by Law.

Objectives

  1. Primary objectives:
    • Preservation of life
    • Protection of property
    • Continuity of operations
  2. Secondary objectives:
  • Prescribing Responsibility & Authority Matrix including functions, operations, Emergency Management Organization, and management of critical resources.
  • Coordinating emergency  operations with all the concerned agencies. 

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