EAS Emergency Action Plan

The complexity of a campus like Caltech requires the full support of its Departments/Divisions and staff to successfully implement an Emergency Preparedness Program. Department/Division Emergency Action Plans (EAP) are an integral part of the overall program.

Departments/Divisions are expected to develop their own EAP and Continuity Plan for practical reasons. They best understand the nature of their work, potential work place hazards, the layout of their facility, and special needs specific to their department (i.e. people with disabilities, research, animals, etc.).

The EAP is a way for your department/division to plan for potential emergencies; small accidents, citywide disasters, power outages, hazardous material spills, fires, bomb threats, a civil disturbance, or an earthquake. Advanced planning and a department EAP will help to reduce the risk and loss of life. It is important that everyone working in the area is familiar with the EAP.