Every terrorist attack or natural disaster serves as a reminder of just how fragile the things we take for granted really are. In a blog post motivated by last week’s subway bombings in Moscow, Eileen O’Connor, of law firm McDermott, Will & Emery, described some ways you can get a jump start on crisis management for these unexpected incidents:
So how does one prepare for the unthinkable? You think about it by identifying the most likely terrorist or criminal threats and natural disasters and planning for them. You should also know and understand the plans of your workplace and community. You talk to family members about what to do in the event of an emergency by picking meeting locations, with one near home and one removed from home, in the event that your home is in the “hot zone.” You also develop a crisis communications plan for staying in touch if you are separated when the crisis occurs or afterward.
When you’re already knee-deep in trouble it’s extremely difficult to formulate a plan. By covering the basics before anything happens, you make things easier, and safer, for everyone involved.
The BCM Blogging Team
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