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Why Do Companies Need Emergency Contact Information?

Emergency contact information is required by an organization of its employees or members. It includes the email of the employee or member, cell phone, fax number, and emergency contacts. It is required by government and non-government organizations, and many private sector organizations and businesses.

  1. Importance

    • The information is requested in compliance with the emergency preparedness policy of the organization. It is used to contact the employee, member or other specified individuals in the event of an emergency such as an illness, accident or natural disaster.

    Response

    • Organizations can provide an immediate broadcast alert to members and employees in the event of a national disaster or emergency. Emergency teams are deployed to manage the incident and their contacts urgently respond to their needs.

    Benefits

    • Emergency contact information allows organizations to quickly respond and recover from a disaster or emergency. The information facilitates the coordination of resources and abilities during a crisis and protects lives of employees, members and citizens.

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