Upon observation of a potentially serious situation at HO or branch or vicinity:
If needed, call the External Emergency Services (Civil Defense, Fire Department, Red Cross…) using Table 7aiii, and try to gather the following information:
•	Location of the event
•	Type of disaster (fire, flood, explosion…)
•	Injuries or loss of life
•	Summary of current noticeable damage (minimal, heavy, total destruction)
•	Possible safe location to meet (at site, closest place to site…) 

ii.	During  business hours 
•	Ensure that personnel on site apply the emergency and evacuation procedures (if appropriate)
•	Notify as many of the Crisis Management Team using Table7d and the contact list in Table 7cii.
•	Perform a head count to ensure no one is missing 

iii.	Out of office hours
•	Notify as many of the Crisis Management Team using Table7d and the contact list in Table 7cii and provide the above information.
•	If no Crisis Management Member could be reached move to the BCP Emergency Team list and try to contact them, as per the Calling Tree described.
•	Crisis Management Team Members, agree on the location to meet ASAP.
