This course will help you understand what your company needs to do to meet and satisfy the requirements for Code VII of the Responsible Distribution’s Code of Management Practice. Upon completion of the course, you will better understand what an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is; what periodic testing of emergency response policies, procedures, and programs is necessary; what training is appropriate for staff based on their roles/responsibilities; how to recognize and prepare for emergency events; how to engage with local emergency services, government agencies, and the community in the event of an emergency; how to appropriately respond to media inquiries; and why local authorities and community organizations should be involved in the emergency preparedness and planning process.