Evacuation Emergency Plan

Evacuation Emergency Plan

Prepared by

[Your Name]

Date

[Month Day, Year]

1. Purpose and Scope

This plan aims to facilitate the safe and efficient evacuation of all personnel at [Your Company Name] in the event of emergencies, including fires, earthquakes, and other unforeseen situations requiring immediate building evacuation.

2. Authority and Responsibility

  • Emergency Coordinator: [Name - Job Title]

  • Backup Coordinator: [Name - Job Title]

Designated Staff Responsibilities:

Role

Name

Responsibility

Floor Warden

[Your Name]

Assist in orderly evacuation

First Aid Responder

[Your Name]

Provide immediate medical assistance

Communication Officer

[Your Name]

Maintain contact with emergency services

3. Alarm System

The building is equipped with a multi-tone alarm system. Fire emergencies trigger a continuous siren, while natural disasters prompt an intermittent tone. Evacuation orders will be announced over the public address system.

4. Evacuation Routes and Exits

Each floor has two primary and one secondary evacuation route, clearly marked and illuminated. Maps of these routes are displayed in all common areas and at every exit point.

5. Assembly Points

  • Primary Assembly Point: [Green Park, located 500 feet west of the main entrance.]

  • Secondary Assembly Point: [Community Hall, 300 feet east of the building.]

6. Evacuation Procedures

  • Upon hearing the alarm, employees must quickly and calmly proceed to the nearest exit.

  • The Special Assistance Team will help those with disabilities.

7. Role of Floor Wardens

  • Floor Wardens will ensure all areas, including restrooms and meeting rooms, are cleared and will assist in guiding employees to the nearest exits.

8. Training and Drills

  • Biannual evacuation drills will be conducted.

  • Training sessions for new employees are held quarterly.

9. Communication

  • During an evacuation, staff will use walkie-talkies to communicate.

  • The Communication Officer will be responsible for contacting emergency services.

10. Post-Evacuation

  • Headcounts will be conducted at assembly points.

  • Re-entry into the building will be advised by the Emergency Coordinator.

11. Review and Update

  • The plan will be reviewed annually or after any significant incident.

  • Updates will be communicated to all employees.


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