This lesson will describe the steps to take to initiate the process for developing an emergency plan or annex for assault incidents that may result in mass casualties.

At the completion of this lesson, you should be able to identify:

• Key factors in making a partnership-based planning process successful.
• Participants to include in the emergency planning process.
• Elements to include in an emergency plan or annex for mass casualty incidents.
• Resources and guidance available to support the planning process.