GENERAL
PLANNING FOR AN EMERGENCY
LDH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICY
RANDOM
EMERGENCY ACTIVATION
100

Having this is one of the best ways to be prepared for an emergency.

What is a plan? (or game plan)

100

This website can be used as a preparation resource.

100

True or False: I should be prepared to work 8 hours when activated for an emergency.

What is False?

*All employees assigned to emergency/disaster duty may be required to work up to and including 12-hour shifts during an emergency. Most times LDH will maintain 24-hour response capabilities.

100

This day has been designated as the first day of hurricane season.

What is June 1st?

100

This HR tool has been provided for all HR Staff to use as a resource when activated during an emergency.

What is the RED BINDER?

*Everyone should have received the updated materials from Ms. Margaret. Please update your binders accordingly. Let us know if you do not have a red binder.

200

This agency has provided crisis counseling after many disaster events.

Who is OBH?

200

Plan to bring extra blank copies of this form when reporting to your emergency worksite.

What is the HR48B?

200

I am required to respond to these methods of emergency notifications.

What are phone and/or email notifications?

200

Downtown New Orleans has flooded due to storm surge. Citizens can return to that area after ___.

When is "after local officials have declared it safe to do so.

200

My emergency assignment is to be on standby from 7A - 7P.

What is team C?

*Get with Jodie or if you need assistance with understanding what you assignment is.

300

You should consider taking this action when you're located in the path of destruction from wind or water.

What is evacuate?

*Contact your supervisor immediately if you are evacuating. The will provide further instructions regarding activation and deployment.

300

I have packed clothes, food, water, radio, batteries, medicine, 1st aid kit, cell phone with an extra backup battery, pet food, and gasoline.

What things are included in an emergency kit?

300

During an emergency, this behavior may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

What is failure to be available, accept, and report for all disaster response duties?

300

True or False: Not having child care is a sufficient excuse to not report for activation.

What is false?

*It is advised that you have several layers of backups. 1-2 additional backups is recommended.

300

These pieces of information will be included in your activation notification.

What is time and place to report?

400

Officials may use this method to control traffic during an emergency.

What is contraflow?

400

All LDH Offices should plan to provide these two things to activated staff.

What is equipment and supplies?

400

Every fulltime LDH employee will maintain one of two status during a disaster.

What is activated or standby?

400

MNS is the acronym for this disaster worksite.

What is Medical Needs Shelter?

*Formerly MSNS - Medical Special Needs Shelter

400

You should bring personal essentials with you in the event you cannot return home in-between each shift. The minimum amount of days of day I should pack for is ____?

What is 3 days?

500

Louisiana citizens can call this phone number if they need help finding resources during an emergency.

What is 2.1.1?

500

These are the three primary groups you should focus on when making a plan.

What are immediate family/children, pets, elderly parents for whom you are the primary caretaker?

500

Aside from: 1)reporting to regular duty in another parish 2)reporting to a pre-assigned or activation site, or 3)responding to a proclaimed evacuation order, all LDH employees should physically be HERE the duration of an event.

Where is 'remain in their parish of residence'?

500

Emergency overtime hours worked must be reported in 2 different formats.

What is LEO time entry and the HR48B?

500

This task is the primary function assigned to HR staff during activation.

What is time entry/HR48 specialist?