Smoke Break - Episode 10: Emergency Preparedness and Response

Episode Duration: 8 minutes

Join host Mike Hernandez as he shares essential strategies for preparing your store and team for emergencies. Learn how to develop and implement critical safety protocols that protect your customers and staff during unexpected situations.

Episode Overview

Master key emergency readiness:

• Fire safety protocols
• Medical emergency response
• Severe weather procedures
• Power outage management
• Robbery response plans

Fire Safety Management

Learn to implement:

• Fire extinguisher maintenance
• Access point clearance
• Evacuation route planning
• Response time testing
• Staff training protocols

Medical Emergency Response

Develop procedures for:

• First aid kit maintenance
• Response limitations
• Professional assistance coordination
• Documentation requirements
• Team member responsibilities

Environmental Emergency Preparation

Master approaches for:

• Severe weather sheltering
• Power outage management
• Equipment protection
• Customer safety protocols
• Refrigeration contingencies

Security Incident Management

Create protocols for:

• Robbery response
• De-escalation techniques
• Witness best practices
• Staff protection priorities
• Post-incident procedures

Assistant Manager Action Item

This week's emergency preparation task:

1. Select one emergency scenario
2. Walk through response steps
3. Identify procedure gaps
4. Create implementation plan
5. Train team on protocols

Resources Mentioned

• Visit cstorethrive.com for additional safety management resources

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