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Emergency ManagementWith today's changing threat environment, organizations should be aware of the full spectrum of emergencies and disasters that can affect the workplace and threaten their ability to perform their mission. Whether hurricanes, floods, or the threat of terrorist attacks, federal agencies turn to GSA for support. From time to time, the Great Lakes Region may be impacted by natural disasters or national emergencies. GSA is responsible for opening and closing federal buildings and leased locations where federal agencies are located. In the event of an emergency, federal employees should follow their own agency's emergency procedures and monitor media announcements to obtain disaster or emergency-related information. GSA will publish emergency information, when necessary, to www.gsa.gov/emergency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) As security planning continues to be a national priority, it is necessary for agencies to always be prepared for the unforeseen. As part of a complete emergency plan, every agency must have a COOP. The COOP is intended to ensure continuity of essential federal functions under all circumstances. Essential functions are those that enable federal agencies to provide vital services, exercise civil authority, maintain the safety and well being of the general public, and sustain the industrial/economic base in an emergency. Part of an agency’s COOP plan for uninterrupted performance is to designate other locations—alternate facilities—where their work can continue during emergency situations. Agencies occupying GSA owned and leased buildings should coordinate their alternate work site designation and point of contact information with the Great Lakes Regional Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, using the contact information provided on the upper right. Agencies can find more information at the COOP training course page
Last Reviewed 4/16/2008
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