Rule 15-16-1-44.31.27 - Disaster Preparedness Plan1. The facility shall maintain a written disaster preparedness plan that includes procedures to be followed in the event of fire, train derailment, explosions, severe weather, and other possible disasters as appropriate for the specific geographic location. The plan shall include: a. Written evidence that the plan has been reviewed and coordinated with the licensing agency's local emergency response coordinator and the local emergency manager;b. Description of the facility's chain of command during emergency management, including 24-hour contact information and the facility's primary mode of emergency communication system;c. Written and signed agreements that describe how essential goods and services, such as water, electricity, fuel for generators, laundry, medications, medical equipment, and supplies, will be provided;d. Shelter or relocation arrangements, including transportation arrangements, in the event of evacuation; and e. Description of recovery, i.e., return of operations following an emergency.2. The disaster preparedness plan shall be reviewed with new employees during orientation and at least annually.3. Fire drills shall be conducted quarterly. Disaster drills shall be conducted at least annually.15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-44.31.27
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13