Response mechanisms and strategies
There are many preparedness mechanisms and strategies that will strengthen and increase
the effectiveness of an emergency response. These include development or formation of:
Evacuation procedures (including how to disseminate these procedures to the public)
Search and rescue teams (including plans for training them)
Assessment teams (including plans for training them) an assessment process and
information priorities for an emergency response
Measures to activate special installations, such as emergency or mobile hospital
facilities
Procedures for activating distribution systems
Preparations for emergency reception centres and shelters
Procedures for activating emergency programs for airports, harbours and land transport
Preparations for storing or making arrangements for rapid acquisition of emergency
relief supplies and equipment