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Integrative Process, Planning, and Assessments Credit
OPERATIONAL PLANNING FOR RESILIENCE
IPc1
1 point
INTENT
To encourage effective hazard response plans and readiness measures to ensure safety and maintain critical operations during and after emergencies.
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement pathways | Points |
|---|---|
Existing Buildings | 1 |
Emergency Response Plan | 1 |
Support or institute an emergency response plan that addresses the priority hazards identified in IPp1: Climate Resilience Assessment .
Procedures and protocols in the plan must include the following:
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Identify essential personnel responsible for implementing the emergency response plan.
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Perform ongoing emergency preparedness training and drills for essential personnel.
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Communicate across departments during emergencies.
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Control pedestrian and vehicle traffic during emergencies.
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Address special needs for vulnerable population.
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Ensure protection and restoration of critical facilities and systems.
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Ensure backup power is available for command centers and essential systems.
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Perform ongoing maintenance of emergency response plan.
Communicate the emergency response plan to relevant service providers, facilities staff, and occupants, including the points of contact for each procedure and protocol.
REQUIREMENTS EXPLAINED
This credit requires the development or support of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) that addresses the priority natural hazards identified in IPp1: Climate Resilience Assessment, such as drought, earthquakes, extreme heat, extreme cold, flooding, wildfires, and other relevant hazards. This comprehensive plan serves as a management framework to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies, while also enhancing resilience against climate-related risks.
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