Which statement best describes an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

Which statement best describes an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

• A. A plan for marketing to attract members
• B. A written document that guides the actions of lifeguards and other staff members in an emergency, specific to each facility
• C. A guide for scheduling shifts
• D. A manual for facility maintenance

Answer: (B)

An Emergency Action Plan is a written, facility-specific guide that tells lifeguards and staff exactly what to do in an emergency. It outlines who activates the plan, how to alert others and emergency services, the steps for rescue and patient care, where emergency equipment is kept, and the evacuation routes and assembly points. Because each pool or facility has a unique layout, staff, and systems, the plan is tailored to that site and practiced regularly through drills to ensure a coordinated, rapid, and organized response. It isn’t about marketing, scheduling, or maintenance—the focus is on how to respond effectively when something goes wrong.

An Emergency Action Plan is a written, facility-specific guide that tells lifeguards and staff exactly what to do in an emergency. It outlines who activates the plan, how to alert others and emergency services, the steps for rescue and patient care, where emergency equipment is kept, and the evacuation routes and assembly points. Because each pool or facility has a unique layout, staff, and systems, the plan is tailored to that site and practiced regularly through drills to ensure a coordinated, rapid, and organized response. It isn’t about marketing, scheduling, or maintenance—the focus is on how to respond effectively when something goes wrong.