When disaster strikes, every second counts. To ensure help arrives quickly and easily, there are a few steps your enterprise organization can take to make it easier for first responders to navigate your workplace and provide life-saving assistance.
Good Signs Save Lives
Investing in clear signage is critical. First responders aren't going to be familiar with your workplace's floorplan, so they will need to rely on signs to find their way. Make sure that the information in your 911 system reflects what is communicated on your signs. This may include hanging signs with directional cues, posting floorplans in elevator bays and hallways, and investing in digital signs that can dynamically change to guide first responders.
Design & Position Your Signs with Clarity in Mind
Signs are only useful if they are prominently displayed and offer useful, easy-to-digest information. Time is of the essence in an emergency, so design your signs to provide as much information as possible in a clear format.
Know Your State Laws
Though federal laws like Kari's Law and the Ray Baum Act apply to all US jurisdictions, several states have their own laws governing emergency response measures. States with additional 911 regulations include Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, and others. You can't take a one-size-fits-all approach if your business operates in more than one jurisdiction.
