The CBRN Response Strategy

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See Below for the CBRN Response Checklist Template for
Executive Officers - Per Phase

0-72 Hours CBRN Response Checklist
Emergency Manager's Checklist
For Executive Officers and Tier-1 Essential Personnel within 100 miles.
Update each line item with facility-specific information.

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE PHASE (0-2 Hours)

Initial Assessment and Control

- Verify CBRN incident type and confirmation from emergency channels

- Establish upwind command post and incident command structure

- Implement predetermined notification protocols to all stakeholders

- Secure facility HVAC systems and building access points

- Establish hot, warm, and cold zones based on contamination levels

Emergency Communications

- Activate a mass notification system for all personnel

- Establish communication with local emergency operations center

- Coordinate with scientific and medical support teams

- Implement secure data sharing through ((CBRNResponder platform))

OPERATIONAL RESPONSE (2-24 Hours)

Zone Management

- Restrict access to the inner cordon (hot zone) to protected responders
- Establish decontamination corridors and stations

- Deploy monitoring equipment for boundary control

- Coordinate with HAZMAT teams for technical assessment

Resource Deployment

- Activate emergency response teams with appropriate PPE

- Deploy detection and monitoring equipment

- Establish accountability checkpoints

- Coordinate with logistics for essential supply delivery

EVACUATION MANAGEMENT (If Required)

Transportation Coordination

- Verify evacuation routes against plume modeling data

- Stage transportation resources at safe assembly points

- Establish a personnel accounting system

- Coordinate with local authorities for safe passage corridors

Business Continuity Actions

- Activate alternate work locations and command centers

- Secure vital records and critical data systems

- Transfer critical functions to backup sites

- Establish emergency communication channels

RECOVERY PLANNING (24-72 Hours)

Assessment Operations

- Conduct facility and infrastructure impact assessments.

- Monitor changes to CBRN threats and hazards

- Document all actions and decisions

- Prepare for extended operational disruption

Sustainment Planning

- Coordinate decontamination requirements with authorities

- Plan for personnel rotation and relief schedules

- Establish long-term resource needs

- Prepare transition plan to appropriate authorities.

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CBRN Event Checklist Responsibilities for
Executive Officers and Essential Personnel


CBRN Response Checklist Template for
Executive Officers - Per Phase

0-72 Hours for Executive Officers and
Tier-1 Essential Personnel within 100 miles

Immediate Actions (0-2 Hours)

CEO Priorities

• Activate a crisis management plan and establish a command structure

• Lead unified emergency response

• Initiate government agency communications

• Delegate critical responsibilities

CFO Priorities

• Secure access to emergency funds

• Activate financial contingency protocols

• Alert key financial stakeholders

• Assess immediate financial impact

COO Priorities

• Secure facility HVAC and access points

• Establish hot/warm/cold zones

• Deploy emergency response teams

• Implement evacuation protocols if needed

CIO Priorities

• Activate emergency IT systems

• Secure critical data infrastructure

• Enable remote command capabilities

• Deploy CBRN Responder PPE

CMO Priorities

• Launch emergency communication protocols

• Activate stakeholder notification system

• Prepare initial public statements

• Monitor initial public response

Extended Response (2-24 Hours)

CEO Priorities

• Coordinate with external authorities

• Maintain organizational unity

• Update board and key stakeholders

• Assess business continuity status

CFO Priorities

• Develop financial impact scenarios

• Secure additional emergency funding

• Update investors and financial partners

• Track emergency expenditures

COO Priorities

• Coordinate decontamination operations

• Manage resource deployment

• Establish accountability systems

• Oversee facility assessment

CIO Priorities

• Ensure systems redundancy

• Monitor cybersecurity threats

• Maintain communication networks

• Support data sharing with authorities

CMO Priorities

• Manage media relations

• Update customer communications

• Monitor brand impact

• Coordinate internal messaging

Recovery Phase (24-72 Hours)

CEO Priorities

• Lead transition to recovery operations

• Assess organizational impact

• Plan business restoration

• Maintain stakeholder confidence

CFO Priorities

• Project long-term financial impact

• Develop a recovery budget

• Plan resource allocation

• Prepare a financial recovery strategy

COO Priorities

• Plan facility restoration

• Establish return-to-work protocols

• Coordinate with cleanup authorities

• Assess supply chain impact

CIO Priorities

• Verify system integrity

• Plan technology recovery

• Document incident data

• Prepare systems restoration

CMO Priorities

• Develop recovery messaging

• Plan reputation management

• Prepare stakeholder updates

• Document response effectiveness

• Prepare stakeholder updates

• Document response effectiveness

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CBRN Emergency Response Protocol

Executive Summary and Action Plan

Executive Summary:

This comprehensive protocol outlines critical response actions for
executive leadership during CBRN incidents
structured across three phases over 72 hours.

A Successful CBRN Response Plan Includes a
Coordinated Response, Clear Accountability, and
Effective Crisis Management While Maintaining Essential Operations.
All Executive Officers and Tier-1 Personnel
Within 100 miles of the CBRN Incident are Included.

Phase 1: Immediate Response (0-2 Hours)

CEO Actions

Lead crisis management activation

Establish a command structure

Coordinate with government agencies

Assign emergency responsibilities

CFO Actions

Release emergency funds

Implement contingency protocols

Contact key stakeholders

Begin impact assessment

COO Actions

Secure facility systems

Define containment zones

Launch response teams

Direct evacuation procedures

CIO Actions

Enable emergency systems

Protect data infrastructure

Set up a remote command

Deploy protective equipment

CMO Actions

Initiate crisis communications

Notify key stakeholders

Issue public statements

Track initial response

Phase 2: Extended Response (2-24 Hours)

CEO Actions

Work with authorities

Keep the organization unified

Brief key stakeholders

Review business continuity

CFO Actions

Analyze financial scenarios

Secure additional funding

Update financial partners

Track emergency costs

COO Actions

Manage decontamination

Deploy resources

Track accountability

Assess facilities

CIO Actions

Maintain system backup

Monitor cyber threats

Keep networks running

Share data with authorities

CMO Actions

Handle media relations

Update stakeholders

Monitor public response

Manage internal communications

Phase 3: Recovery (24-72 Hours)

CEO Actions

Guide recovery transition

Evaluate organization impact

Plan business restoration

Maintain stakeholder trust

CFO Actions
Project financial outlook
Create a recovery budget
Allocate resources
Develop financial strategy

COO Actions

Plan facility restoration

Create return protocols

Work with authorities

Review supply chain

CIO Actions

Check system integrity

Plan tech recovery

Document incident

Restore systems

CMO Actions

Create a recovery message

Manage reputation

Update stakeholders

Document effectiveness

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