What are the 7 elements that can be used to measure the comp

What are the 7 elements that can be used to measure the comprehensive nature of an evacuation plan and define and provide examples of each?

Solution

Following are the elements that can be used to measure the comprehensive nature of evacuation plan.

1. Training of the personnel working at the facility to lead the evacuation. For example, employees of an underground theatre must be trained for evacuation through mock drill.

2. Display of plan at a prominent place at the facility or the city for users / citizens that includes the contacts of responsible persons.

3. Line of authority for leading evacuation with Standard Operating Procedure.

4. Method of communication to the affected to facilitate evacuation, For example, a PA system for evacuation at a shopping complex.

5. Availability of the mode of transportation for evacuees. For example, transportation for flood or fire affected families from a city.

6. Arrangements for rehabilitation and receiving of evacuated people. For example the arrangements for stay, food and sanitation for those evacuated.

7. The promptness of evacuation or the time taken for the evacuation to take place.

8. The degree of mental and physical strain received during evacuation.