Overview
Employees who may need assistance evacuating or with moving to an area of refuge are responsible for identifying themselves to their supervisor. Supervisors are responsible for informing the building’s Occupant Emergency Coordinator (OEC) that an occupant has requested assistance during emergencies. The employee should only communicate their accommodation needs and should not disclose nor should they be asked about specific medical information.
The OEC and/or supervisor will coordinate with the individual to develop a personalized plan (see template below) and assign one or more Aides to help them during an emergency. Other occupants, OEO members, or emergency response personnel will provide assistance if the Aides are unavailable at the time of the emergency.
Preparedness Plan Template
Click here for a fillable and printable template.
In general, your personalized preparedness plan should consist of the following elements.
- Date of Plan
- Name
- Organization
- Office phone
- Cell phone
- Email address(es)
- Work location
- Work schedule
- Supervisor name and contact information
- Name of aide(s) and contact information
- Type of disability or condition (e.g., blindness/low-vision, deafness, mobility restrictions, etc.)
- Type of assistance required (e.g., navigating exit route, descending stairs, etc.)
- Plan of action and methods to communicate in case of an evacuation or shelter-in-place order
