I. Purpose
The Emergency Management Plan is developed and implemented in order to:
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment of care for Hillcrest students, clients and staff.
• Ensure the efficient and effective provision of student care and treatment.

II. Objective
The primary objective of the Emergency Management Plan is to maximize the safety and well-being of Hillcrest students, clients and staff by preparing for, managing and minimizing destructive effects of disasters or other emergencies that have the potential to disrupt Hillcrest’s provision of care and treatment.
This objective will be accomplished through the following types of emergency/disaster associated activities:
• Mitigation – activities intended to lessen the severity and impact of a potential disaster or emergency.
• Preparedness – activities intended to build capacity and identify resources that may be utilized if a disaster or emergency occurs.
• Response and recovery – immediate and near future activities to be conducted in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Additionally, Hillcrest will accomplish this objective in a manner compliant with regulations promulgated by the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care (DEEC), Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), standards established by the Joint Commission (JC), and all other applicable laws, regulations and standards.