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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 12.02.08.03" title_num="12" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="08" heading="Emergency Preparedness Program.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Commissioner shall develop and implement an emergency preparedness program for major emergencies which may affect the safety and security of a facility. The program shall include procedures for the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Establishment of command responsibility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Isolation, containment, and control of the emergency situation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Reestablishment to normal operational order following resolution of the emergency situation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An emergency preparedness program shall ensure the personal safety for each of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Visitors;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Civilian and security staff; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Inmates.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Commissioner shall ensure that a major emergency included within the emergency preparedness plan is documented in accordance with Division regulations.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Commissioner shall ensure that emergency preparedness program plans are coordinated with, and communicated to, allied agencies which may be called upon for assistance during institutional emergency conditions.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Commissioner shall ensure staff awareness of emergency preparedness programs.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>