rampenplan

Rampenplan is a formal document or set of procedures used by governments, municipalities, organizations or institutions to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters. The aim is to protect people, infrastructure and critical services, minimize damage, and enable coordinated action across agencies and partners.

A rampenplan typically covers risk assessment and scenario development, prioritization of essential functions, and the organizational structure for command and control. It includes activation triggers and levels, communication strategies for the public, staff, and media, as well as procedures for evacuation, shelter, and decontamination where relevant. Other common components are protection of critical infrastructure and utilities, medical response and casualty management, resource management and mutual aid, logistics, business continuity, and recovery planning. Plans are usually reinforced by training, exercises, and regularly updated procedures.

Types and scope vary by jurisdiction and sector. There are national, regional, and municipal rampenplannen, as well as sector-specific plans for areas such as healthcare, energy, transport, and large organizations or events. Institutional rampenplannen may exist for schools, corporations, or facilities with elevated risk.

Development and governance of rampenplannen are typically tied to broader emergency management frameworks. They involve coordination among civil protection, police, fire services, healthcare providers, utilities, and private partners, and are reviewed and revised after drills, incidents, or changing risk landscapes.

See also: emergency management, disaster preparedness, contingency planning, civil protection.