Developing an emergency plan is crucial for all businesses, especially for long term care facilities.
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) provides a Risk Management Portal offering emergency planning tools tailored for licensed care facilities, schools, dam owners, and more. This platform allows facilities to both create and update their emergency plans, which are then shared with local first response agencies. For detailed information, please visit the NCDPS Risk Management Portal.
Regulations stipulate that plans must undergo review by local emergency managers for license renewal or new license applications. To initiate a review, please email your plan to emergency_management@orangecountync.gov. It is important to note that Emergency Management does not approve or deny plans but offers guidance to enhance plan effectiveness.
Orange County has developed a comprehensive emergency planning checklist specifically designed for long term care facilities. Click here to access and download the checklist.