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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
Louisiana Technical College--Greater Acadiana Region 4 must be prepared to effectively cope with the unique challenges that arise in an emergency situation. Therefore, this emergency preparedness plan is to ensure the safe evacuation of all persons in an affected area and the rapid control of hazards during life threatening situations.
Emergency-preparedness is critical to protect employees, citizens,
clients, students and property against all natural disasters and other
incidents such as fires, bomb threats, and civil disorder. Effective
planning for emergency situations can minimize the interruption of
operations by providing a logical course of action during the emergency.
Emergency preparedness requires a system for the prompt recognition of a serious situation; the availability of a well publicized, flexible, and tested plan; and clear delineation of the responsibilities of employees. Each departmental unit must stress the importance of being prepared in emergencies.
The purpose of the Emergency Preparedness Program is to ensure the safe evacuation of all persons in the affected area and the rapid control of hazards during the life threatening situations. This program includes procedures for:
- preventing and controlling emergency situations,
- warning employees of actual or impending disasters and preparing them for possible evacuation,
- and establishing safe evacuation routes.