The National Institute of Corrections monograph, A Guide to Preparing for and Responding to Prison Emergencies:  Self-Audit Checklists, National Survey Results, Resource Materials, [and] Case Studies, is designed to help state departments of corrections evaluate their readiness to handle major crisis situations, and understand current best practices with regard to emergency plans, policies, and practices.  The guide is consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and directly addresses a number of key provisions and concepts within NIMS.

These similar resources related to the correctional response to emergencies can be found on the National Institute of Corrections website: 

• JEMS:  An Innovative Approach to Jail Emergencies
• Leadership in Times of Critical Incidents (eLearning Course)
• Preparing the Justice System for a Pandemic Influenza and Other Public Health Emergencies
• Systemic Approaches to Emergency Preparedness Affecting Correctional Communities (Video Conference)