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Animal research regulatory agencies have issued updated requirements for emergency response planning by regulated research institutions. A thorough emergency response plan is an essential component of an institution's animal care and use program, but developing an effective plan can be a daunting task. The author provides basic information drawn from the field of emergency management about best practices for developing emergency response plans. Planners should use the basic principles of emergency management to develop a common-sense approach to managing emergencies in their facilities.
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I thank Eric Evans, Emergency Management Specialist at the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute, for his insightful comments and review of this manuscript.
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Vogelweid, C. Using principles from emergency management to improve emergency response plans for research animals. Lab Anim 42, F1–F7 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban.331
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