Rothstein Associates Inc.

EXERCISE SOURCEBOOK:
OUTSIDE DISASTER DRILLS
by James W. Morentz, Ph.D.

“Provides exercises to test outside operations. Describes message writing, moulage, site
selection, funding, volunteers, communications, safety and evaluation.”

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“Think of this sourcebook as a game plan that has been placed in your hands. With it, you
can
do your job better and help your people do their best. And when you do that, fewer people
die, fewer injuries take place, and property damage is avoided. That feels good inside. This
book seeks to create that feeling.

“The book carries you through the design and conduct of an Outside Disaster Drill. These
exercises are explained clearly and concisely in the beginning of this volume. Then, you will
find a series of forms that will help you keep track of all the components necessary to design
an Outside Disaster Drill. Each form includes an explanation and an example. Then, you will
find the blank form that you can use to develop your own drill. Work your way through each
form, using it as a planning tool for the actual drill.

“The emphasis in writing this book has been to keep it useful. Everything is explained in
detail. It tells you how to arrange an Outside Disaster Drill, how to conduct it, and then how
to
evaluate it so that it improves each time you run it.”

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

ANSWERS ABOUT OUTSIDE DISASTER DRILLS
What Is An Outside Disaster Drill?
How Can I Prepare For A Disaster?
What Is Simulation?
Why Should I Practice For A Disaster?
How Can I Develop An Outside Disaster Drill?

DESIGNING THE DRILL
The Need For Emergency Management Exercises
Do You Need An Outside Disaster Drill?
Scenario Development
Site Selection
Developing A Statement Of Purpose For Your Outside Disaster Drill
Staffing For The Disaster Drill

PLANNING THE DRILL
Writing The Work Plan
The Gantt Chart And How To Write It
Conducting A Task And Resource Analysis

DESIGNING THE SIMULATION
Establishing Your Objectives
Narrative
Developing The Scenario
Major Sequence Of Events
Detailed Sequence Of Events
Expected Actions
Message Development
Sensory Messages
Message Form
Message Planning
Message Flow

DRILL LOGISTICS PLANNING
Transportation
Communications
Media
Budget
Administration
Food And Refreshments
Sanitary Facilities
Contact Log
Evaluation
Critique

SITE READINESS
Site Readiness
Physical Facilities
Props And Victims
Positions Of Forces/Staff/Observers
Simulation Movement
Selection Of Props

VICTIM PREPARATION
Victim Planning And Sources
Agreement To Participate
Victim Registration
Preparation
Moulage
Cards: An Alternative To Moulage

EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP
Evaluation And Follow-Up Process
What To Evaluate
Conducting The Critique
Evaluation Report
Follow-Up Actions

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1984, 100 pages. Order #DR246
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