Being prepared for a crisis – either sudden or forecasted – is the key to staying calm and staying safe. Texas Children’s is refining our best practice when it comes to emergency preparedness, and we all have a role to play.
Everbridge Event Management Platform
When emergencies happen, Texas Children’s will rely on the Everbridge platform to keep you informed. Whether through text, phone and/or email, team members can be reached in seconds when a critical event takes place.
We know messages received on your personal device can be a distraction, and that’s why we are committed to using this channel only when necessary to protect people and property.
Be sure you’re on the list:
- If your contact information is correct in Voyager, you’re on the list. If you’re not getting messages, please review your information, paying particular attention that your mobile number is in the correct field.
- If you have previously opted out, we strongly encourage you to opt back in by texting the word “RESUME” to 89361.
Employee Disaster Roster (EDR) Enrollment is Open
Another important element of preparedness is understanding the role you play in keeping our system running when disaster strikes.
All team members must re-register annually for the Employee Disaster Roster – electing to be part of the Prep Team, Ride-Out Team and/or Relief Team. Details for each team are listed in the form, and you should work with your leader to agree on the appropriate role for you. Note, if you’re on the ride-out team, you can use this easy checklist to pack your at-work disaster bag with 5-7 days of essential supplies.
Deadlines
- Friday, March 24 – all EDR registrations must be complete.
- Friday, March 31 – Leader validation must be complete.
Visit the Department of Organizational Resilience SharePoint site for contact information and links to websites to help you create an emergency preparedness plan of your own.