Tornadoes are fast and unpredictable. They don’t wait for perfect conditions, and your Emergency Action Plan (EAP) shouldn’t either.
Most workplaces have a written plan, and that’s a good start. But real weather events have a way of testing how that plan holds up when people are spread across departments, on different shifts, or unfamiliar with the site.
- Does your plan account for employees who use mobility aids?
- What about contractors who don’t get your drills?
- Do your supervisors actually know who’s in the building on a Tuesday at 10:37am?
- Does the designated shelter fit everyone, and do people know how to get there if power goes out or a hallway is blocked?
We’ve reviewed a lot of EAPs. The best ones aren’t just compliant—they make sense to the people who follow them. And they’re ready for real weather, not just clear skies and compliance binders.
If you’re in tornado country, July is a good time to ask:
✅ Do we have a severe weather shelter location that works for all staff, visitors, and contractors?
✅ Are our alert systems (internal and external) reliable and clearly understood?
✅ Are supervisors trained to lead during a weather event—not just evacuate for fire drills?
✅ Do we account for second and third shifts?
✅ Can we confirm who is safe without relying on someone’s memory—or cell signal?
✅ Do we include procedures for returning to work after the storm has passed?
If this list makes you curious, we offer a 1–2 day Emergency Action Plan Audit. We’ll walk your plan, test its assumptions, verify regulatory compliance, and offer clear recommendations for improvement.
Want to talk? Let’s schedule a walk-through before the tornado warning rolls through.