ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Orsec plan

Okay kiddo, an ORSEC plan is a special plan that helps people get ready for emergencies that might happen in their area. The word "ORSEC" stands for "Organisation de la SECours," which is French for "organization of relief."

Let's say you live in an area where there might be a flood. Your community might make an ORSEC plan to help keep everyone safe. Here's how it works:

First, people who are in charge of making the plan get together and think about all the things that might happen during a flood. They think about where the water might go, which areas might be most affected, and what kind of damage the water might cause.

Then, they come up with a plan to help everyone prepare for the flood. This might include things like making sure everyone knows what to do if they have to leave their homes quickly, or setting up places where people can go to stay safe.

When the flood comes, people start following the plan. They might have to leave their houses and go to a safe place, or they might have to stay inside and wait for the water to go down. The important thing is that everyone knows what to do, because they practiced the plan beforehand.

ORSEC plans are important because they help make sure that people are ready for emergencies. When everyone works together and follows the plan, it can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe.