8/23/2011 3:08 PM
We have an extensive Hurricane Plan that was prepared by my staff that includes the input for each department company wide. We enacted the first set of this plan on Monday when the forecast was a direct hit. We will have a meeting in the morning to discuss the plan even thought he forecast has it going off the east coast. Like Scott said, during Hurricane season, we are always prepared.
From the Hurricane plan, we have also developed a Crisis Management Plan that is put into effect when other types of disasters, natural or man made, occur. Both are vital documents that every facility needs. As the manager for both plans, I feel confident in the execution in my absence. That is what a plan is for. Is the plan ever complete? never. We are constantly updating each year and are always tweaking. But, communication between departments is vital, and if the plans ever need to be enacted, we will learn and adjust accordingly. All I can say is it is better to be prepared than being the guy that at the last minute is rushing out for supplies.