AR 525-27 — Army Emergency Management Program
AR 525-27 governs the Army Emergency Management Program for all-hazards emergencies affecting Army installations, facilities, and activities.
- Publication number: AR 525-27
- Title: ARMY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
- Date: 03/29/2019
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers emergency planning, preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, continuity, mass care, training, equipment, exercises, mitigation, and accreditation. It requires coordinated, all-hazards programs, NIMS-consistent procedures, exercise and evaluation programs, and equipment accountability.
Applies to: This regulation applies to all Army installations, facilities, activities, and operations worldwide, to include standalone facilities (SAFs), including DOD and non-DOD activities operating on Army installations as tenant activities.
Topics covered
- Army Emergency Management Program
- Emergency planning
- Mass warning and notification
- Evacuation management and mass care operations
- Incident management
- Equipment life cycle management
- Exercise and evaluation
- Recovery operations
Questions and answers
What organizations must maintain an installation emergency management working group?
All Army installations will charter and maintain an installation working group as the core component of their EM program. (paragraph 6)
What must installations do for emergency management exercises?
All installations will develop and implement an EM exercise and evaluation program in order to: validate planning, assumptions, and timelines; assess and validate proficiency levels of EM capabilities; familiarize personnel with roles and responsibilities; improve interagency coordination and communications; identify capability gaps and resource needs; and identify opportunities for improvement. (paragraph 1)
What incident management standard must senior commanders use?
Senior commanders will establish NIMS-compliant EM programs to respond to all incidents impacting the installation mission, personnel, infrastructure, or environment. (paragraph 4)
What must emergency managers coordinate during response operations?
Installation emergency managers will coordinate with first responders, first receivers, and emergency responders, and establish and employ task-organized resources, such as the installation EOC Team, mass care providers, and evacuation management teams. (paragraph 8)
When must recovery begin after an emergency?
Recovery should begin as early as possible to resume a state of normalcy. (paragraph 1)