Toolkit Description:

Emergencies – especially large-scale disasters – are rarely straightforward. Exercising provides an opportunity to collaborate and find solutions to address those inevitable, unexpected consequences of emergencies.

Recognizing the importance of preparing for emergencies, the American Public Power Association has created a tabletop exercise toolkit for its members.The Public Power Tabletop Exercise in a Box has everything you need to conduct a tabletop exercise, including guidance on preparing for the exercise, facilitating the exercise, and conducting a post-exercise debrief.

Resources include:

·         An overview of the Public Power Tabletop Exercise in a Box

·         How to design, develop, and host a tabletop exercise

·         Exercise Planner Checklist

·         Guidance for Facilitators

·         Players Briefing Template

·         Three common exercise scenarios with dozens of injects and facilitator questions

·         Sign-in sheets and feedback forms

·         After-Action Reporting guidance and template

·         A list of additional tools and resources to support tabletop exercises