Emergency Preparedness & Continuity of Operations (COOP)

When to Implement COOP

The NCI-Frederick Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) may be activated for emergencies that are local to NCI-Frederick or for regional emergencies that could impact normal operating functions. Examples include:

• Fire
• Aircraft Crash
• Disease Outbreaks
• Natural Disasters, including Severe Weather Events
• Terrorism Events
• Power / Water Outages
• Workplace Violence
• Special Events (e.g., VIP Visits)

Preparing At Work

• Locate and review office / building evacuation plans
• Establish and maintain office / department-wide contact lists for use in emergency events
• Regularly back-up critical work files in case your computer is compromised or destroyed during the emergency

Preparing At Home

• Establish a family emergency preparedness plan that outlines what to do and how to communicate during an emergency
• Stock supplies to sustain your family for a minimum of three days
• If you commute to work, establish family meeting locations in the event the emergency impacts local transportation routes