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Level 1: As a standard of practice, no international missionary should be living in a readiness level state of Level 1 (relaxed, unaware of surroundings, not prepared to react). Level 1 is considered US normal. Level 2: Overseas normal readiness level. Standard overseas threat level. Situations are taken care of locally by the field team. Level 3: Local Field Team manages the situation, but the team informs Reliant crisis manager so that Reliant can evaluate the situation. Typically at this level, the incident is localized and on a smaller scale. Reliant would not know of the incident without the field team informing us. Reliant would like to hear that "we are fine" and be available to help evaluate the situation and provide assistance if needed. Level 4: Field team is mostly managing the situation, but Reliant crisis manager is now actively involved in the decision-making and helping the field team directly. Level 5: Management of the crisis is now beyond the capacity of the local field team to manage. Reliant's Crisis Management Team or its pre-approved delegate is stepping in to now manage the situation. This is a major crisis resulting in ongoing disruption to operations or the threat now inhibits the ability of the team to safely continue. |
Specific Readiness Level To Determine Next Steps
| Level 5 | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 |
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| Major Tsunami occurred and brought significant impact to team and operations. | Major Tsunami aimed at our location, expected to bring significant impact to team and operations. | Minor Tsunami or directed in adjacent locations, minor direct impact | Stronger than typical natural storm patterns, possibility of a tsunami |
Steps to Reduce Probability and Consequences
- Maintain updated weather forecasts
- Consider relocating during a Tsunami watch or warning before the Tsunami hits the shore
- Maintain Shelter in Place Kit
Applicable Corporate Policies
- Evacuations may be authorized and mandated at either the local or corporate level.
- Know your Places of Refuge that are on high ground
Crisis Resolution Protocol
Upon Receiving Notice of a Tsunami
- Disseminate notification and evacuate to your Place of Refuge in high ground.
- If you determine that you do not have time to react appropriately, immediately follow Shelter-in-Place protocols adjusting as needed to be as high and far from the shoreline as possible
- If you see a wave, Shelter-in-Place immediately in the highest floor.
- When you have time, start the Tracking Log and begin documenting all events
- Determine the location and status of all personnel that might be affected by the tsunami
- Determine accurate information regarding weather patterns and predicted outcomes
- Establish initial contact with the Crisis Manager using the Emergency Number
- If the phones are unusable, attempt an alternative communication with personnel such as a satellite phone or emergency communication device
- Check updated status of personnel and Tsunami hourly and contact Crisis Manager if there are changes
- Check with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for updated information
After the Tsunami
- Check with local officials before venturing out from a Place of Refuge
- Establish consistent lines of communication for all personnel involved or gather all personnel to a central location for assessment
- Record any injuries using the Victim Information Form and if necessary follow the Medical Emergency contingency plan
- Record physical damage, basic utilities, and local conditions
- If you have the ability, coordinate with the CMT to decide the best follow-up course of action
- If there are any missing persons, contact local law enforcement to report them and simultaneously follow the missing persons contingency plan
