(1) The bureau shall formulate written emergency procedures relative to escapes, riots, rebellions, assaults, injuries, suicides or attempted suicides, outbreak of infectious disease, fire, acts of nature and any other type of major disaster or disturbance. The emergency plan shall outline the responsibilities of staff, evacuation procedures, and subsequent disposition of the prisoners after removal from the area or facility. Such plan shall be formulated in cooperation with the appropriate supporting local government units.

(2) Emergency plans shall always be available to the officer in charge of each facility and all personnel shall be aware of and trained in, the procedures.

(3) The bureau shall maintain emergency equipment necessary to provide essential lights, power and communication in the event of an emergency. The equipment shall be checked on a regular schedule to insure that it is operational. (Added by Amended Ord. 94-041, May 25, 1994; Amended by Amended Ord. 08-137, Nov. 10, 2008, Eff date Jan. 1, 2009).