a) Yes

b) No

2) Do you have a copy of the plan, or know where you can easily gain access to a copy?

a) Yes

b) No

3) Have you reviewed those portions of the plan that may impact you?

a) Yes

b) No

4) Have you had a meeting with local first responders to familiarize them with your facility?

a) Yes

b) No

5) After an “event” occurs, is there a system in place to capture “lessons learned”?

a) Yes

b) No

6) Do you have a formal evacuation plan?

a) Yes

b) No

7) Have assembly points been designated for all employees in advance?

a) Yes

b) No

8 ) Is there a procedure in place for providing information to employees after normal business hours?

a) Yes

b) No

PEOPLE:

9) Are roles and responsibilities of personnel during an emergency clearly defined?

a) Yes

b) No

10) Are backup personnel identified?

a) Yes

b) No

11) Is there a designated spokesperson to address external inquiries, including media, public officials, etc.?

a) Yes

b) No

12) Have you met with critical suppliers to determine what emergency response plans they have in place?

a) Yes

b) No

13) Have you met with critical suppliers to determine what level of support they can provide should you experience a disaster?

a) Yes

b) No

14) Do you have a contingency plan to continue operations if key personnel were suddenly incapacitated?

a) Yes

b) No

15) If the business were to cease operations, are there plans in place for an orderly shutdown or buyout agreement?

a) Yes

b) No

TECHNOLOGY:

16) Are there protocols in place for internal and external security of paper and computer files?

a) Yes

b) No

17) Is there a company protocol for backing up files?

a) Yes

b) No

18) Is the file backup protocol followed and then verified at least annually by management?

a) Yes

b) No

19) Is there off site storage of backup files?

a) Yes

b) No

20) Does the company have a cold site at which to set up computer operations?

a) Yes

b) No

21) Does the company have a hot site to go to for computer operations?

a) Yes

b) No

22) Does your facility have back up/emergency generation available?

a) Yes

b) No

23) Does the plan address what to do if the facility you are located in becomes inaccessible?

a) Yes

b) No

24) Has a backup facility been identified?

a) Yes

b) No

25) Have alternate modes of communication been identified?

a) Yes

b) No

26) Is a set of building plans kept offsite for use in an emergency?

a) Yes

b) No

SCORE:

a) Yes

b) No

28) Do you do an annual emergency response plan audit for any changes that need to be incorporated?

a) Yes

b) No

29) Is there a specific individual or department responsible for revisions to the plan?

a) Yes

b) No

30) Is there a protocol in place for tracking changes in the plan?

a) Yes

b) No

31) Does the plan contain personnel and critical contact information?

a) Yes

b) No

32) Is all critical contact information accurate and up-to-date?

a) Yes

b) No

33) Does the plan address any legal compliance or regulatory issues that must be addressed in the event of an emergency?

a) Yes

b) No

SCORE:

a) Yes

b) No

35) Has your company conducted an exercise to test the plan within the last 12 months?

a) Yes

b) No

36) Is review of the plan included as part of new employee orientation?

a) Yes

b) No

37) Is the emergency response plan audit done and updated annually?

a) Yes

b) No

38) Do you know your responsibilities during an emergency?

a) Yes

b) No

39) If your facility is evacuated do you know where to go?

a) Yes

b) No

SCORE