“What If It Happens Here? How to Build a Real-World Emergency Action Plan”

Emergencies aren’t just something that happens “somewhere else.” Whether it’s a medical event, a violent threat, or a severe weather alert — every second counts. The question isn’t if you’ll face an emergency. It’s how ready you’ll be when it happens.

At BHS Tactics & Consulting, we help churches, businesses, and families build real-world Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) that work when it matters most — not just on paper.

What Is an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

An EAP is a written guide that outlines exactly what to do, who does it, and how when crisis strikes.
It removes confusion, prevents panic, and saves lives.

Whether you're running a church, daycare, small business, or planning with your family, your plan should cover:

• How to recognize an emergency

• Who is in charge of what

• How to communicate clearly

• What actions to take (evacuate, lockdown, shelter, medical)

• How to document and recover after the event

3 Signs Your Current Plan Isn’t Good Enough

1. You don't have one — or can’t find it.
Out of sight = useless in a crisis.

2. Only one person understands it.
If your plan lives in someone’s head, it’s a liability.

3. It’s too vague or too complex.
A 30-page binder nobody reads is not a plan. Clarity wins.

How We Build Better Plans

At BHS, we start with three principles:

• Keep it simple.
  Your team must act under stress. Simpler = safer.

• Make it real.
  Every site is different. We walk your space and build plans that match your actual layout, staff, and needs.

• Train to the plan.
  The best plan in the world is useless without training and practice.

What Should Be in Your Emergency Action Plan?

Here are the must-have sections for any church, business, or home safety plan:

• Site-specific emergency map

• Medical emergency response steps

• Lockdown & intruder response procedures

• Evacuation routes & rally points

• Communication guide (internal & external)

• Roles & responsibilities for staff or volunteers

• Documentation checklist for after-action reports

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Too many places wait until after a crisis to “get serious” about planning. But by then, the damage is already done.

-We offer custom Emergency Action Plans, built on-site
-Training options for your team or congregation
-Free consults to get you started

Start your plan today at www.BHSsecure.com or email info@BHSsecure.com

Don’t just hope things go well — prepare for what could go wrong.