Appendix 1
Drawing up a Disaster Plan
Specific Plans.
The preceding chapters outline some of the main responsibilities of various agencies, and
these must provide for individual plans. Bear in mind that the aims of any disaster plan
must ensure the following:
• That all personnel are ready to make the earliest possible response to an emergency
• That some system for crowd control must be established as early as possible, so as
to avoid unnecessary casualties
• The quick and efficient evacuation of any building or area considered to be in a
dangerous situation
• The provision of first aid with a minimum of delay
• That factual information is relayed as early as possible to the Emergency Operation
Teams
Leadership
Although there will be a main co-ordinating body - the Emergency Operation Center - it
will be necessary to form your own central point of communication etc.
Public Information
Public information is of major importance in disaster planning. Make sure that members of
the public are versed in preparations for coping with disasters before a disaster strikes.
Action Checklist
Provide a list of actions to be taken by individual members of your staff (or individual
groups) in a disaster. This list should be clear and concise so that there is no doubt as to
what has to be done, and when.
Maps
Preparation of maps before hand is essential. These maps should show key areas, reporting
points, etc. coloured pins are helpful in showing locations of shelters, centers
communications points etc.
Organisational Charts
Simple organisational charts are useful before and during emergency operations. Do not
clutter your charts with copious details. The chart should indicate which members of your
staff are responsible for certain actions. Include brief instructions on how to acquire
emergency supplies, and emergency purchasing and requisitioning procedures. You should
also include names, titles, address and telephone numbers of key emergency personnel.
Identification Cards
Identification cards and/or permits should be issued to key personnel to allow them passage
through police lines.
Resource Data
Every major source of local manpower, equipment and supplies should be considered in
preparing what could be called a "Resources Data Book". This information will have to be
updated frequently.
In drawing up plans, effort should be made to make provision for action in the event of a
disaster other than a hurricane or flood. Consideration should also be given to procedures in
the event of
• Fire
• Earthquake
• Bomb threat
• Oil Spills
Hurricane & Emergency Supplies
Water - An adult will need a minimum of 1 litre (35 oz.) of clean drinking
water per day. One gallon (128 oz.) per adult is a better quantity per adult
per day - when he is active in tropical sun. Man will die in three days
without water, but will survive about ten days without food. Keep water in a
sealed clean plastic container (such as the containers used to package
vinegar and cooking oil or the 25lb. plastic salt meat pails). If you have to
use water from land, boil for at least ten minutes before drinking.
Food
Stock items that do not require cooking and provide food supplies for your family
for at least ten days. In case of a hurricane, public feeding with hot meals is unlikely
until day five - except injured, infants and young children.
• Corned beef
• Sardines
• Luncheon meat
• Jam/jelly/honey
• Biscuits
• Salt-body needs daily salt to avoid cramp
• Fruit juice
• Raisins/currants/dates -dried
• Rolled oats
• Chocolate bars/barley sugar
• Condensed milk, sugar
• Toilet paper
First Aid Kit
• Band-aids
• Bandages
• Scissors/tweezers/needles/safety pins
• Alcohol
• Cotton-wool/lint
• Aspirin or other analgesic
• White Petroleum Jelly/Antiseptic Ointment
• First Aid Book
Tools
• Waterproof Flashlight - spare batteries/bulbs
• Hurricane Lantern - Kerosine oil spare
• Other safe lighting (NOT candles)
• Matches - waterproof container/plastic bag
• Hammer - professional with claw
• Wood saw - 3ft cutting edge
• Nails - 2 lb 2", 2 lb 4", 2 lb galvanise drive-nails
• Waterproof Plastic - 12'x12'
• Cutlass/axe
• Rope - nylon - about 50'x1/4'
• Pen-knife (heavy duty)
Miscellaneous
• Transistor Radio - spare batteries
• Note Book - pencils/pens
• Map of Grenada - Topographical
• Stove - Oil, Gas - Camp type
• Metal cup/plate/spoon/cooking pot
• Needle, thread, button, etc.
Clothes
• Raincoat and Rain Hat
• Umbrella
• Tennis shoes/Rubber boots