picture of the damage Our infrastructure is becoming clearer: What can be achieved How long can we continue to operate with the plans and Can we continue to at this level? resources we currently operate, and to what have? When will we tap out current extent? resources? What could we do to Are there upcoming enhance our ability to events/priorities that may respond to an emergency require extra resources? of this kind? Who are we reliant on? 2 What do your What can we do if these employees rely upon to requirements are not available for be at work (e.g. power, some time, even if our facility(ies) transit, schools, day is/are operational? care etc.)? Do we know how to find out when services will be restored? 3 How are you What are your expectations for Make sure consideration is communicating with employees who cannot work, either made both for the needs of employees regarding because your organisation is not employees and our their work status? operational or because they have expectations of them. suffered personal losses or access is compromised? How are these expectations communicated? Will employees be paid for time they cannot work due to the tsunami’s impacts? How are we prepared to support individuals who express or experience anxiety or stress? 4 What is the long-term Do you have the resources/coverage impact of this tsunami in place to cover disaster related on your expenses? facility/organisation? Are there any steps we can take now to lessen the impact of an event like this in the future? 5 What can you do to Can we improve our network and support the community relationships to be better connected as it recovers? to the community to prepare for future events? Debriefing and Next Steps (suggested time 20mins)
picture of the damage is becoming clearer: Can we continue to operate, and to what extent? Our infrastructure How long can we continue to operate at this level? When will we tap out current resources? Are there upcoming events/priorities that may require extra resources? Who are we reliant on? What can be achieved with the plans and resources we currently have? What could we do to enhance our ability to respond to an emergency of this kind? 2 What do your employees rely upon to be at work (e.g. power, transit, schools, day care etc.)? What can we do if these requirements are not available for some time, even if our facility(ies) is/are operational? Do we know how to find out when services will be restored? 3 How are you communicating with employees regarding their work status? What are your expectations for employees who cannot work, either because your organisation is not operational or because they have suffered personal losses or access is compromised? How are these expectations communicated? Will employees be paid for time they cannot work due to the tsunami’s impacts? How are we prepared to support individuals who express or experience anxiety or stress? Make sure consideration is made both for the needs of employees and our expectations of them. 4 What is the long-term impact of this tsunami on your facility/organisation? Do you have the resources/coverage in place to cover disaster related expenses? Are there any steps we can take now to lessen the impact of an event like this in the future? 5 What can you do to support the community as it recovers? Can we improve our network and relationships to be better connected to the community to prepare for future events? Debriefing and Next Steps (suggested time 20mins)
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