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/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi rɪˈspɒns plæn/ · e·mer·gen·cy re·spon·se plan
noun
- A documented set of procedures and actions to be followed when a specific emergency occurs, outlining roles, resources, communication protocols, and recovery steps. The hospital’s emergency response plan was activated within minutes of the earthquake, directing staff to triage patients and secure critical equipment.
- A strategic framework used by organizations or governments to coordinate preparedness, mitigation, and recovery efforts for potential crises. City officials reviewed the emergency response plan annually to incorporate lessons learned from recent wildfires.
Synonyms
contingency plancrisis management plandisaster response planemergency action planincident response planpreparedness planresponse strategyemergency protocol
Antonyms
Did you know? The term "emergency response plan" was codified in U.S. federal policy with the creation of FEMA in 1979, and it now appears in every National Preparedness Guide as a cornerstone of community safety.