08/07/2026
AVIRT can help train your people who should have an Emergency Action Plan.
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is appropriate for virtually any workplace, but it is especially important where employees, customers, students, or the public could be affected by emergencies such as fire, severe weather, active violence, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, or natural disasters.
Examples include:
Healthcare
* Hospitals
* Urgent care centers
* Medical and dental offices
* Nursing homes and assisted living facilities
* Dialysis centers
* Behavioral health facilities
Education
* Public and private schools
* Colleges and universities
* Daycare centers
* Preschools
* Vocational and technical schools
Public Safety & Government
* Police departments
* Sheriff’s offices
* Fire departments
* EMS agencies
* Emergency communications (911) centers
* Courthouses
* Government offices
Commercial Businesses
* Office buildings
* Banks and credit unions
* Retail stores and shopping malls
* Grocery stores
* Restaurants
* Hotels and resorts
* Movie theaters
* Casinos
Industrial & Manufacturing
* Factories
* Warehouses
* Distribution centers
* Chemical plants
* Refineries
* Food processing facilities
* Power plants
Transportation
* Airports
* Train stations
* Bus terminals
* Seaports
* Public transit systems
* Trucking companies
Hospitality & Entertainment
* Sports stadiums
* Concert venues
* Convention centers
* Museums
* Theme parks
* Zoos
* Fitness centers
Places of Worship
* Churches
* Synagogues
* Mosques
* Temples
Residential & Community
* Apartment complexes
* Assisted living communities
* Homeless shelters
* Community centers
* Libraries
Construction & Utilities
* Construction sites
* Utility companies
* Telecommunications facilities
* Water and wastewater treatment plants
High-Risk Occupations
* Executive protection specialists
* Security officers
* Armed guards
* Law enforcement officers
* Firefighters
* EMS personnel
* Correctional officers
* Home healthcare workers
* Social workers
* Utility workers
* Delivery drivers
* Lone workers
* Event security personnel
Common Emergencies an EAP Should Address
* Fire and smoke
* Medical emergencies
* Cardiac arrest
* Severe bleeding
* Severe weather (tornadoes, hurricanes, floods)
* Earthquakes (where applicable)
* Hazardous materials incidents
* Gas leaks
* Utility failures
* Bomb threats
* Suspicious packages
* Active shooter/active violence
* Workplace violence
* Civil disturbances
* Missing or abducted child/person
* Evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures
In the United States, an Emergency Action Plan is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for many employers under 29 CFR 1910.38 when another OSHA standard requires one. Even where it is not specifically mandated, developing and practicing an EAP is considered a best practice and can significantly improve employee safety and organizational preparedness.
For organizations that serve the public—such as schools, healthcare facilities, places of worship, and businesses open to customers—a well-designed Emergency Action Plan should also include communication procedures, accountability for occupants, designated emergency coordinators, evacuation routes, shelter locations, and regular training and drills.
Munyon Tactical helps you to prepare for a crisis. Call us to schedule your training.
