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PURPOSE

This instruction establishes the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) policy for managing the risks associated with both large and small scale emergencies. This GMI defines the scope and applicability of an emergency management program and assigns responsibilities of Center organizations and individuals.

APPLICABILITY

This program is applicable to all NASA and NASA contractor organizations and all other Governmental agencies located at GSFC facilities. The Emergency Management Plan provides guidelines to ensure development, establishment, and maintenance of an effective capability to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies at GSFC facilities, as well as Agency, community, and national emergencies.