APTA SS-SEM-S-005-09
Developing a Transit Agency Response Plan to a Public Health Emergency
Abstract
This standard covers the creation and implementation of a basic response plan to a public health emergency.
Keywords: Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), prophylaxis, public health emergency (PHE), response, transit, virus
Summary
The Public Health Emergency Response Plan serves as a framework to guide transit agencies’ response to a declared or imminent public health emergency (PHE). This plan should be used in conjunction with the agency’s COOP, EOP and any other agency-specific emergency response standard operating procedures (SOPs) to provide comprehensive response planning. Transit agencies should consider aligning elements in this standard with their local health department’s requirements, plans and policies. Once the Public Health Emergency Response Plan is prepared, the transit agency should provide it to appropriate state and local agencies to facilitate coordination.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA SS-SEM-S-005-09 | Rev. 3 | 01/30/2025 | Published | Current |
| APTA SS-SEM-S-005-09 | Rev. 2 | 05/28/2021 | Published | Superseded |
| APTA SS-SEM-S-005-09 | Rev. 1 | 04/01/2013 | Published | Superseded |
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