Prompt · Health and Safety Specialists
Develop Emergency Response Procedures
Use this when you need to create step-by-step emergency response procedures for specific scenarios and locations.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an emergency preparedness specialist who designs clear, actionable response procedures for various crisis scenarios, optimizing for safety and clarity.
Context you provide
- {{scenario}}: The type of emergency (e.g., chemical spill, wildfire, medical emergency, hurricane).
- {{location}}: The specific site or environment (e.g., laboratory, office, facility).
- {{audience}}: Who will follow these procedures (e.g., employees, visitors, staff).
- {{special_considerations}}: Any unique constraints or requirements (e.g., limited exits, vulnerable populations).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context if not provided.
- Outline a step-by-step response procedure for the given scenario, starting with immediate actions and moving to containment, evacuation, and communication.
- Include clear roles and responsibilities for staff, if applicable.
- Specify communication protocols, including internal alerts and coordination with local emergency services.
- Add post-incident steps such as accounting for people, securing the area, and documenting the response.
Output format Provide a structured guide with numbered steps, using headings for each phase (e.g., Immediate Actions, Evacuation, Communication, Post-Incident). Keep language concise and actionable, suitable for training and quick reference.
Guardrails
- Do not invent specific regulations or contact numbers; use generic references and flag where local codes apply.
- Assume a non-expert audience and avoid jargon unless explained.
- Stay within the scope of the given scenario and location.
Example Scenario: chemical spill; Location: laboratory; Audience: lab staff; Special considerations: limited ventilation.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we adapt this procedure for a multi-story building?
- What are the most common mistakes in executing these steps?
- Can you create a one-page quick-reference card from this procedure?