Emergency Preparedness
EORM consultants have extensive experience in developing and implementing risk management programs with the goal of minimizing the risk of loss of life, injuries, environmental impact, property damage, and business interruption. Our team has experience with mobilizing and responding to these types of tragedies such as the devastation following Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and other client emergencies such as floods, fires, and chemical spills.
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Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) services offered by EORM include:
- Evaluation of existing emergency and disaster preparedness programs
to identify strengths and weaknesses, and to determine facility vulnerability;
- Development of a detailed Emergency Preparedness and Response Program
including the selection of response equipment;
- EPR team training;
- Evaluation of commercial and industrial properties for airborne and
surface chemical and biological contamination;
- Training for first responders in awareness, evaluation and control of
environmental hazards;
- Project management for evaluation teams working to assess contaminated sites prior to and during cleanup activities.
Other services include:
- Decontamination Support
- Emergency & Counterterrorism Plans & Procedures
- Training Programs
- Emergency & Counterterrorism Exercises & Drills
- Security Vulnerability Analyses
- Risk-based Transportation Security Assessments for Chemical Operations
- Building Chemical Biological & Radiological (CBR) Vulnerability Analyses
To discuss additional Emergency Services that EORM offers, call us toll-free at 800.648.1506. Outside the United States, please dial 408.790.9200 or send us an e-mail.
Decontamination Support
EORM consultants develop and manage the implementation of facility and equipment decontamination plans for the safe decommissioning of sites, equipment and surfaces.
- Document contamination levels and develop recommended decontamination methods
- Develop sampling strategies and procedures for conducting clearance sampling (e.g., air and surfaces) following decontamination
Emergency and Counterterrorism Plans and Procedures
Terrorism preparedness is a critical element of the overall activities associated with emergency preparedness. EORM develops site-specific plans detailing the steps needed to prepare for and respond to situations involving terrorist, chemical, biological, or radiological (CBR) incidents that may affect a business.
Training Programs
Site-specific training programs provide emergency responders with operations-level training that protects them and minimizes the effects of an incident. Training may also be used to create awareness and advise workers about various emergency issues or alerts. EORM training can be either instructor-led or designed as a blend of classroom and online learning.
Emergency and Counterterrorism Exercises and Drills
EORM develops simulation exercises and hands-on drill scenarios to test the efficacy of an operation’s plans. Exercises can also include training senior management on crisis communications and crisis management to deal with emergency events.
Security Vulnerability Analyses for Chemical Operations
Using the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Center for Chemical Process Safety (AIChE-CCPS) guidelines, EORM conducts security vulnerability analysis to systematically identify, analyze, and manage an operation’s chemical security vulnerability. This methodology includes:
- Project Planning
- Facility Characterization
- Threat Assessment
- Vulnerability Analysis
- Identification of Countermeasures
- Resolution Management
These assessments are intended for operations that have high volume chemical usage and not just chemical and petrochemical facilities.
Risk-Based Transportation Security Assessments
EORM assists client companies who are involved in hazardous materials transportation in the evaluation of their transportation security programs and recommends security practices that should be considered to reduce transportation risks.
Building Chemical Biological and Radiological (CBR) Vulnerability Analyses
EORM assesses facilities to identify the actions a building owner or manager can take to improve occupant protection against CBR attacks.
