Being prepared physically and psychologically to handle emergencies is an individual responsibility as well as an organizational one. The purpose of this guide is to acquaint you with a plan for handling emergencies and to establish guidelines to follow at work and at home. Once you are familiar with this information, you should be able to protect yourself and perhaps save the life of another.
Preparation is the key to minimizing the effects of emergencies.
The time that you spend researching and answering these questions can save lives and resources. Preparation will minimize panic and confusion. It will also allow a planned response rather than an undirected reaction.