(a)

1. (1) An ADDT must have a written emergency plan.
2. (2) The written emergency plan must provide the procedures to follow in the event of emergencies to safeguard the health and safety of clients and ensure continuity of services to the extent possible.

3. (3) A written emergency plan must address all foreseeable emergencies including without limitation:

   1. (A) Fires;
   2. (B) Floods;
   3. (C) Tornados;
   4. (D) Utility disruptions;
   5. (E) Bomb threats;
   6. (F) Active shooters;
   7. (G) Outbreaks of infectious disease; and
   8. (H) Public health emergencies.
4. (4) An ADDT must evaluate all written emergency plans at least annually and update as needed.

(b) The written emergency plan must include at least:

1. (1) Designated relocation sites and evacuation routes;
2. (2) Procedures for notifying legal guardians and custodians of relocation;
3. (3) Procedures for ensuring each client’s safe return to the ADDT or their residence;
4. (4) Procedures to address the special needs of each client;
5. (5) Procedures to address interruptions in the delivery of ADDT services;
6. (6) Procedures for reassigning employee duties in an emergency; and
7. (7) Procedures for annual training of employees regarding the emergency plan.

(c)

1. (1) An ADDT must conduct emergency fire drills and tornado drills at least once a month, each and on separate days, and at different times of day.

2. (2) An ADDT must document all emergency drills completed and include at least:

   1. (A) The date of the emergency drill;
   2. (B) The type of emergency drill;
   3. (C) The time of day the emergency drill was conducted;
   4. (D) The number of clients participating in the emergency drill;
   5. (E) The length of time taken to complete the emergency drill; and
   6. (F) Notes regarding any aspects of the emergency procedure or drill that need improvement based on the performance of the emergency drill.