The facility shall have an emergency preparedness plan that includes, but is not limited to, severe weather, natural disasters, disturbances or riots, national security issues, and medical emergencies. The plan shall address:
  (1) the identification of key personnel and their specific responsibilities during an emergency or disaster situation;
  (2) procedures for:
    (A) alerting, notifying, activating, and deploying employees;
    (B) identifying mission-essential functions;
    (C) establishing alternate sites for the evacuation of residents; and
    (D) identifying staff members with authority and knowledge of functions;
  (3) agreements with other agencies or departments; and
  (4) transportation to pre-determined evacuation sites.

Source Note: The provisions of this §343.248 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 9243