Suggestions for Public Sector Managers Continued from previous page FRAMEWORK FOR PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERS/MANAGERS FOR PREPARING FOR HURRICANES BE Committed to leading hurricane preparations KNOW How to get reliable, official, weather information HAVE Clear priorities for your organisation’s work DO Redeploy staff according to both competencies and commitment Conscious that in 2020 (at least) COVID-19 protocols must be observed while dealing with hurricane preparedness An example to your staff – take the hurricane threat seriously The location of your country in terms of latitude and longitude How to communicate at all times with staff and personnel at all levels Detailed, timely information about the impact of the hurricane on the organisation An accurate contact list for all staff including residential addresses. Keep a duplicate copy with you at home Be thorough – plan for all departments and units The members of staff that are likely to be overcome by fear and stress if a threat becomes imminent A source of accurate information about storm threats Know the Emergency regulations as they might apply to your organisation and its work Be organised - Always have relevant documents available Flood-prone zones in case you and staff have to transit them Emotionally competent – consider how your behaviour and leadership styles impact others Regular briefings among staff as you prepare for hurricanes Keep up-to-date with official weather information Arrange training for staff in critical areas of skill that could be needed if there is an impact Arrange First Aid training for staff Conduct tabletop or if relevant, field exercises for your organisation Up-to-date contact information for key officials outside of your organisation Hard copies of contact lists as back-ups Reliable ICT systems and hardware for use for remote work if required Accountability procedures in place for use of vehicles, plant and equipment during emergencies Duplicate and back up equipment and supplies Check the Emergency kit in the organisation Continues on next page 19
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