Emergency Preparedness is a complicated business, and it's everyone's business.

No matter what your organization does, the need for some sort of emergency planning exists. Hazardous materials are all around us. Weather-related emergencies are a potential threat to everyone. Workplace violence and terrorist acts can strike anywhere and at any time. Many areas are prone to geological threats, such as earthquakes and sinkholes. Cybersecurity vulnerabilities and declining infrastructure create threats that can be very difficult to mitigate or prevent.

Businesses large and small must consider ways that they can reduce their risks and protect their employees and customers. First responders have standards for their personnel and equipment. Hospitals and health departments receive funding from sources that stipulate all sorts of preparedness activities. Even if your operation does not have specific governmental or industry standards in a guidance document, civil and criminal courts will compare what preparedness actions you took before an incident with those that others in your business usually take.

Preparing for emergencies takes time.

It's true that planning, training, and exercises can take a great deal of time, and many organizations have neither the time nor the expertise to address these issues. Few of us have jobs that allow us to focus on these threats exclusively. We all have products and services to deliver, patients to care for, and we're trying to do more things with fewer resources every day. Lots of businesses are paying huge sums of money to consulting firms and internal experts to make our operations more efficient and profitable. Most entities don't have a lot of room in the budget to pay extra staff for work that doesn't directly contribute to the bottom line.

So, what's the solution?

Gatlin Consulting, LLC can provide you with the assistance you need to prepare for emergency situations by designing planning, training, and exercise activities to ensure that you meet your preparedness goals. Maybe you already have a good understanding of what you need to accomplish, and you'd just like a little help and guidance from someone who's been there. Or maybe you have no idea where to start or have very little time and need someone to implement and deliver a complete emergency preparedness program for you. Maybe you have a program in place, but have specific training in mind that you'd prefer not to design or deliver for yourself. 

Regardless of your situation, we can create an approach that's right for your needs and fits within your budget. Even something as simple as an outside review of your emergency plan could go a long way toward making a big difference if something goes wrong. Whether you need a little help or a lot, we'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss your situation and see if we're the right partner for you. Just click the "Contact Us" tab above if you'd like to get started.

To see the kinds of organizations our Senior Consultant has worked with in the past, click the "Services" tab.