Breaking Point

An Emergency Action Plan, also known as an Occupant Emergency Plan by OSHA, is generally required for organizations or locations of a certain size, and do not typically apply to homes and/or residences.  The reality of the matter is that an EAP (or OEP), whether required or not, is not only a GOOD IDEA to have in place, it's a GREAT IDEA to have in place. 

Think of an EAP as a fire drill on steroids. Except this drill is a drastically improved and customized plan, tailored to your family's needs.

For Personal & Home Emergency Preparedness, the EAP is included in the Emergency Preparedness and Readiness Program and can be expanded to include handling firearms in the home, and developing a plan to address violent crime in the home. 

In short, an EAP addresses the following general areas:

• Means of reporting emergencies

• Evacuation procedures and escape route assignments

• Procedures to be followed by employees involved in critical operations before they evacuate

• Accountability of personnel/employees

• Rescue & medical duties 

• Contact information for critical personnel

• Explanation of duties under the plan

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Within the EAP, instructions are given to address:

• Weather emergencies

• Hazardous Materials exposure

• Natural and manmade emergencies 

• Active Shooter / Active Threat Response

• Relocation of operations

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All EAPs are not the same. Site/location/operational/personnel activities, restrictions, and requirements can add to, subtract from, and drastically change with personnel changes and system requirements.