PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY CENTER

A Division of the Center for Technology Commercialization, Inc.

Emergency Preparedness Services

Every year emergencies and disasters take their toll on business and industry in both lives and dollars. Tragedy can strike anyone, anytime, and anywhere. The events of September 11 th and Hurricane Katrina provided the greatest insight into the needs of the business community to maintain their continuity of operations. It has been well established that the best way to protect yourself, your employees and your business is to expect the unexpected; it is essential to develop a well-thought-out emergency plan to guide your business interests when immediate action is necessary.

Emergency management is the process of preparing for, responding to, recovering from and mitigating an emergency.

Emergency management is a dynamic process. Planning, though critical, is not the only component. Training, conducting exercises, testing equipment and coordinating activities with the community and public safety agencies are other important functions.

The Public Safety Technology Center (PSTC) Team possesses the knowledge and expertise necessary to professionally deliver quality Emergency Preparedness Services to the business community. Our Team is staffed with recognized state and local government public safety experts who possess years of experience in the fields of law enforcement, fire services and emergency management. They have experience in planning for, responding to and mitigating critical incidents and threats that the business community has been concerned about for years.

The PSTC offers a complete range of specialized emergency preparedness services to the business community. Our client services normally begin with an initial meeting to explore and discuss your unique needs, followed by a comprehensive proposal tailored to individual customer requirements.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

• Emergency Preparedness Planning, Training & Exercises
• Vulnerability Assessments and Security Enhancement Plans
• Development and Assessment of Continuity of Operations Plans
• Instructional Development, Facilitation & Management