Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Adopt a Disaster and Violence Crisis Plan

Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Adopt a Disaster and Violence Crisis Plan

Sponsored by: PR and Communications SIG
Domains: Business of Law and Communications 
BoK Competencies: Firm and Practice Strategy and Planning & Crisis Communications

Heightened security concerns around the world have focused attention to building a response plan beyond “lock the doors” and “call the police”.  All organization, including law firms must create and adopt a workplace violence response plan to address crises such as employee threats and terror incidents before they become real.

A comprehensive approach to addressing an incident involves:

  • Preparedness  
  • Identification of critical incidents that trigger activation of plan
  • Communication and Knowing who is where and when
  • Emergency notification systems
  • Designating safe assembly points
  • Reporting procedures
  • Emergency actions
  • Responsibilities
  • Evacuation/ lockdown procedures
Learning Outcomes:
    • Determine preparedness for a Crisis
    • Review reporting procedures & Responsibilities
    • Identify working with media during a crisis

        Presenters:
        Elizabeth Lampert, President, Elizabeth Lampert PR
        Gina F. Rubel, CEO, Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

        Price: Complimentary for Members