Emergency Management

At Jefferson Lab an "emergency" is an unplanned event that (a) significantly disrupts normal operations or poses a serious threat to persons or property, (b) cannot be managed by routine response, and (c) requires a quick and coordinated response across multiple departments or divisions.

Potential emergencies could include the following events:

• Fire or smoke of unknown origin
• Explosion
• Toxic atmosphere
• Chemical spill
• Hurricane (site preparations and/or evacuation)
• Natural gas line rupture
• Violent wind storm or tornado (especially for trailers and less sturdy buildings)
• Bomb threat
• Earthquake

Preparing in advance for emergencies is the best way to minimize their impact. JLab has an extensive emergency management program, documented in the EH&S Manual, and many people here have active roles in emergency planning, assisting in periodic exercises and drills, and responding to actual events.

The links on this page will take you to the emergency information you may need as a Lab employee or visitor.

Important Resources

• Avian Influenza Pandemic Response Plan
• Hurricane Season
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  • 2007 NASA Hurricane Resource
  • Hurricane Checklists
• AED Locations
• Building Information
• Chemical Inventory and MSDS
• Director's Command Staff Quick Reference
• Disaster Recovery
• Emergency Equipment Boxes
• Emergency Management Definitions
• Emergency Personnel Committees
• Emergency Readiness Assurance Plan (ERAP) 2006
• Emergency Procedures for Reception Desks
• Emergency Resources
• Entry into an ODH Area
• Environment, Safety, Health, & Quality (ESH&Q)
• Essential Personnel
• Fire Fighting Information
• First Response Phone Card
• Integrated Security Management
• JLab Lessons Learned
• Medical Emergencies
• Rapid Paging Responders
• Safety Shoe Information
• Severe Weather
• Snow Removal Plan ( Drawing 1 | Drawing 2 )
• Exercise Reports
• Tornado Preparedness Procedures
• Vital Records