What publication provides guidelines for developing emergency operations plans (EOPS)?

• A. CPG 201
• B. CPG 101
• C. CPG 203
• D. CPG 204

Answer: (B)

The publication that provides guidelines for developing Emergency Operations Plans is Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101 (CPG 101). It offers a structured, all-hazards planning process specifically for building an EOP, guiding you through establishing planning teams, conducting hazard analyses, identifying mission-essential functions, and defining the plan structure, concepts of operations, and coordination with internal and external partners. It also covers essential elements like roles and responsibilities, resource management, training, exercises, and plan maintenance to keep the EOP usable over time. This focus makes it the standard reference for drafting EOPs and aligning them with the broader emergency management framework (ICS/NIMS). Other CPG guides address different preparedness topics, not the step-by-step guidelines for creating an EOP.