Which components should be included in a missing-person emergency action plan?

The inclusion of a designated staging area and search groups in a missing-person emergency action plan is essential for effectively managing the situation. A designated staging area provides a central location for rescuers to coordinate their efforts and communicate updates. This ensures that all team members are aware of their roles and can efficiently organize the search.

Establishing search groups allows for a systematic approach to searching, reducing the amount of time it takes to cover various areas. Each group can be assigned specific zones or tasks, leading to a more organized search effort. Together, these components facilitate clear communication and efficient deployment of resources during a critical time when every minute counts in locating the missing person.

While other components such as emergency contact numbers and equipment lists, training procedures and drill schedules, or weather monitoring and swim area restrictions are important for overall safety and preparedness, they do not directly address the immediate actions required when responding to a missing-person situation in the same focused manner as staging areas and search groups.