What should a facility emergency plan include regarding personnel communication?

A facility emergency plan should include priority procedures for staff members to ensure that everyone is informed and aware of their specific roles during an emergency. This structured communication is critical for maintaining safety and order; it facilitates a coordinated response and minimizes confusion. Detailed priority procedures ensure that staff understand what actions to take, who to report to, and how to communicate with one another. This can include information on emergency contacts, methods of communication during an emergency (like radios or alarms), and clear assignments of duties such as evacuation leadership or assistance roles.

Including only evacuation routes, vague instructions, or general news updates would not provide the necessary detail and clarity that staff need to effectively respond in an emergency situation. It's imperative for an emergency plan to lay out precise and actionable steps that personnel can follow, which is why priority procedures are essential.