Organizational Preparedness and Threat Management
Preparedness Is More Than an Emergency Plan
Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services
A document on a shelf won’t protect an organization unless people know how to use it.
Effective preparedness combines a comprehensive emergency plan, regular drills, reliable communication technology, clearly defined responsibilities, and an effective behavioral threat assessment and management process.
Organizations should establish procedures for reporting concerning behavior, evaluating potential threats, coordinating appropriate interventions, and communicating during emergencies.
Practice matters. Drills can reveal communication gaps, unclear responsibilities, and procedural weaknesses before a real incident tests the system.
Preparedness isn’t a one-time project. It requires regular review, training, and improvement as risks and operations change.
When was the last time your organization tested its emergency plan?
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APA references
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (n.d.). ISC violence in the federal workplace guide. https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/isc-violence-federal-workplace-guide
U.S. Department of Education. (2026, March 5). Emergency planning. https://www.ed.gov/teaching-and-administration/safe-learning-environments/school-safety-and-security/emergency-planning
