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An emergency management plan is a strategy devised to lessen the impact of probable occurrences that could jeopardize a company's capacity to function. A plan like this should contain safeguards for workers, as well as, if possible, property and facilities. It should also have provisions for determining the seriousness of an occurrence and taking steps to resolve the issue. Identifying probable emergency situations and proper solutions to each is one of the elements of emergency management planning. A business impact study can assist a company in determining the risks posed by certain events. Finally, identify and secure the resources that are required. After an emergency situation has been handled, a company can begin disaster recovery activities to address any damage and/or restore normal business operations.
The fundamental principles of emergency management are based on four phases:
The management challenges that arise during the response and early recovery phases are likely to vary between organizations because of the differing demands for their tasks and structure to change. Four types of organizations in a crisis situation have been identified:
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