The preparedness should also address protection of public health, environmental resources including shorelines, ice and water interfaces, economic and cultural resources. The communication within the emergency preparedness organization should ensure effective administration and control of all response resources when abnormal conditions and emergencies occur. The means of communication and their use should ensure unambiguous and effective transmission of information. A key factor in preparedness is ensuring that personnel involved in the response are trained and instructed in their roles and duties. Preparedness planning of the operator should include coordination with any relevant municipal, local, state or federal emergency response plan.
Governments are responsible for oversight including national emergency contingency planning.
Governments should also make appropriate arrangements that facilitate international coordination and cooperation. This should include a summary of equipment to combat the particular condition or emergency situation, clearly stating the make and type of equipment, its capacity, location, type of transport, field of operation and operational procedures and training for operating staff. The procedures should include each key person's duties, when and how the emergency equipment is to be employed, and the action to be carried out. Policies should state measures for limiting or stopping the event in question and conditions for terminating the action. The procedures should be designed so as to be expedient to use for the emergency.