What steps should be included in the development of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for athletic events?

• A. Identify chain of command, emergency contacts, and access routes.
• B. Develop a marketing plan and budget.
• C. Identify chain of command, emergency contacts, access routes, communication procedures, on-site medical support, evacuation routes, and location of medical equipment.
• D. Create a publicity plan for the event.

Answer: (C)

Emergency action planning for athletic events hinges on clearly defined roles, rapid communication, and practical response steps. The plan must specify who leads the response (chain of command), ensure immediate access to the right people (emergency contacts), and provide routes for responders to reach the site quickly (access routes). It also needs to lay out how information is shared and alerts are issued (communication procedures), confirm that medical personnel are available on site to render care, outline how participants and spectators will be moved safely if needed (evacuation routes), and identify where necessary medical equipment is located so it can be reached without delay. These elements work together to minimize confusion and delay when an incident occurs, enabling a coordinated and effective response. Options focused on marketing, budgeting, or publicity do not address the core needs of emergency response planning and would leave critical gaps in the plan.