Planning for Emergencies - Developing a Response Plan
Step four in developing a food defense plan
Be Prepared Having a food defense plan reduces
the risk of intentional contamination, but cannot prevent it.
Having a response plan can minimize the effects of an intentional contamination.
Develop a Response Plan
Plan for handling of contaminated product or animals
Emergency Planning− Facility Map− Emergency Contact Phone List− Supplier/Customer Contacts− Employee Emergency Information
Handling of Contaminated Livestock
Animals must be quarantined until definitive diagnosis is made
Animals must be cared for during this time Animals may need to be euthanized Carcass disposal may need to occur Decontamination of facility may need to occur
Handling of Contaminated Food Products
Retained or recalled product will need to be stored prior to disposal
Storage will need to be separate from non contaminated product
Prepare a plan for disposal, to be reviewed by FDA or FSIS and state authorities
FDA or FSIS will witness the execution of the plan
Containment and Disposal
Consider your operation and indicate where you plan to contain contaminated food products or livestock
Develop a recall plan in case food products are shipped before a contamination is discovered
Predetermine an area where livestock can be euthanized and carcasses disposed of
Emergency Planning
Gather these things together Facility map Emergency phone list Supplier and customer contacts Employee emergency contact
information
Facility Map Name, address, and phone of
owner/proprietor Relationship of the facility to adjacent
properties and/or structures. Road access including transportation
routes Perimeter boundaries, include fences,
and gates (with dimensions)
Facility Map (continued)
Buildings, outbuildings, doors, windows, AC/heating, ventilation
Utilities (water, gas, electric, phones) location and shutoff
Septic System and drainage areas with direction of flow
Web sites such as Google Earth www.earth.google.com
Emergency Contact Phone List
Local emergency responders Utilities Health care Regulatory groups State and national emergency agencies
Steps in Defending the Food Supply
Assess vulnerabilities Write your food defense plan Prepare a response plan Manage your food defense plan
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