Western Corrections/Police Contingency Plans a Essay

-Does the institution have evacuation and relocation plans, alternative sites selected, and arrangements and agreements with these places in the event of natural disasters?

- Does the institution have a plan to operate the institution with reduced staffing levels should a natural disaster make it necessary to do so?

-Does the institution have an emergency staff services (ESS) program in place to respond to staff and staff family needs in the event of a natural disaster?

- Has the institution planned for operating for an extended period without contact or assistance from outside in the event of a natural disaster?

- Is the institution prepared to maintain security and essential services, in the event of loss of power or other utilities, for as long as 72 hours?

-Does the institution have a 3-day supply of potable water onsite or at an alternate site?

-Does the institution have a 3-day supply of food that could be used without cooking?

-Does the institution have a 3-day supply of medications onsite for all inmates?

-Do staff and inmates participate in severe weather drills (Preparing for the Storm, n.d.)?

There is no way of knowing when a natural disaster may strike so being as prepared as possible before hand is the best way to deal with one.It is necessary that there be a contingency plan in place and that all personnel have been trained and know how to carry out the plan if need be. If the case of a correctional system, not only must the well being of the inmates be accounted for, but also the well being of the general public as well.

References

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Preparing for the Storm. (n.d.). Retrieved April 24, 2009, from Web site:

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