Here's how you can manage your team to mitigate risks during emergency situations.

Establish clear plan with procedures, specific roles, and responsibilities meet each employee’s qualifications with our knowledge on how thier capabilities in such situations, however training, mock drills show lots of preparedness related, conducting risk management team time, place and readiness, using clear known published protocols, demonstrating commitment on performing communication channels with central focal point for reference, and providing safety all the time for the team members, other individuals involved and situation with equipment needed to each situations; examples PPE.

SOP is important here; mitigation of risk get very tricky once you are in an emergency situation. SOP can help you assess critical factors as the situation evolves.

Effective team risk management during emergency involves: clear roles, regular training, robust communication, structured decision making, cross-training, technology use, adaptability, psychological support, community collaboration, and continuous improvement

Effective planning ahead to mitigate risks during emergency situations involves conducting a thorough risk assessment to identify potential hazards and their impacts. By understanding these risks, tailored strategies can be developed to address specific threats. Engaging experts from various fields enhances the planning process. A comprehensive emergency response plan should then be created, detailing actions to reduce risks, protect lives and property, and ensure a swift recovery. This proactive approach is essential for ensuring safety and minimizing damage during emergencies.

Depending on the situation, a two-stage review might be called for. An informal “hot-wash” immediately following the event can capture important points while they’re still fresh in everyone’s mind. It can also be useful to capture comments between iterations of a drill. Later, a more formal after-action review can be held. This will give a chance to include more stakeholders and participants, as well as produce a more complete analysis of the event.

Training is key to any addition/retention of emergency skills. You have to make sure all team members have the skills needed to accomplish their specific tasks.

Every time a member of your team leaves you have to look at your 'bench' strength; do you have someone who can take over their responsibilities? Do they have the training to take it over? Do they even want to take it over?