Emergency Response

Useful emergency-drill records may include the exercise scenario, participating personnel, observed response or evacuation times, evaluator notes, communications or equipment problems, identified deficiencies, and corrective actions. Records from earlier exercises may also show whether previously identified problems were addressed before a later emergency. Documentation requirements vary by industry, organization, jurisdiction, and applicable regulations.

Yes. An emergency response expert witness may assess whether an emergency preparedness plan addresses relevant hazards, notification procedures, evacuation or shelter-in-place procedures, command responsibilities, communications, coordination with outside agencies, available resources, and assigned rescue or medical functions. Training and exercise records may also be reviewed to determine how personnel were prepared to carry out the responsibilities described in the plan.