What is an Emergency Response Plan (ERP)?
An emergency response plan for property owners is a guide detailing the steps and procedures to follow during emergencies such as fires, floods, or natural disasters.
Digital Emergency Response Plan
Digital ERPs Include
Documentation of property plans
- Electrical
- Water
- Fire suppression
- Evacuation
- Control valves – water and gas
Response plans for
- Fire/smoke damage
- Water damage
- Biohazard damage
- Storm damage
- Electrical or gas loss
- Data/network loss
- IT damages
Facilities
- Floor plans
- Shut offs
- Vendors
- Utilities
- Power resources
Disaster Protocols
- Emergency contacts
- Evacuation plans
- Who’s calling who
Important Records
- Insurance
- Contracts
- Employee Records
Information Technology
- Servers
- Data Recovery
Why is an Emergency Response Plan important?
Benefits Include
- Improved perception by building tenants
- Strength of reputation for being prepared
- Minimize loss of revenue
- Improved morale for maintenance team
- Clear expectations set with emergency response providers
- Instant updates to critical information
- 24/7 digital access to plan
Easy to Manage Digital ERP Dashboard
Paper Plans
Hard to find in an emergency
Not often kept up to date
Not easily shared
Digital Plans
Quick access via computer or smartphone
Always current – easily updated
24/7 access for approved users
