...MSSM 517- Critical Infrastructure Weekly Assignment 2.2 Weekly Assignment: Provide a detailed description of the National Response Plan (NRP). How has your local government cooperated with the NRP? Pick a U.S. city if located outside of the U.S. The government of the United States has experienced and continues to establish consistent, often times comprehensive changes to the way it accomplishes Emergency Response operations. The catastrophic events of both September 11, 2001 and the lingering tragedy of Hurricane Katrina proved to be instantaneous prompts for the evolution of governmental amendment to and eventual restructure of the overarching procedural standard for incident response in the country. One of the many important after-effects would become what was labeled the National Response Framework, or NRF. A detailed outline of the NRF structure and intent follows. The template is a doctrinal approach to the domestic partnerships and implementation of resources above and beyond those rules set by the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) (FEMA, 2012). The sole purpose of the 90-page document is to ensure that government executives, private sector, nongovernmental organization (NGO) leaders, and emergency management practitioners across the nation understand domestic incident response roles, responsibilities and relationships in order to respond more effectively to any type of incident. General administrators...
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...RESEARCH PROPOSAL I. Research Title: ASSESSMENT OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN 8 SELECTED BARANGAYS OF DAGUPAN CITY II. Name of Proponent/ Institution: PIMSAT Colleges III. Address: Bolosan District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan 2400 a. Name and Designation of Faculty/ Researcher Rodrigo P. de Vera, Jr., Ed.D.- Research Leader Members: Rosita Carvajal 3/E Armado Deleňa 2/M Eduardo Poblete Oliver Quinto b. Name of Institution: PIMSAT Colleges c. Name of Head of Institution: Atty. Rebene Carrera IV. Contact Information: 09086548323/ rodrigo_dvjr@yahoo.com.ph V. Background of the Study Dagupan City is a major urban center in Northern Luzon. It is a sub-regional center for trade and commerce, finance, education and health services of Region 1 (www.facebook.com/ddagupandream?fref=ts). With a population of 161, 375, it is located along the seacoast and at the eastern margin on the delta of Agno River (Dagupan City Disaster Coordinating Council, 2011). It has a total land area of 4008 hectares with 31 barangays. It lies one meter above sea level and Pantal River flows through the city. This poor elevation of the City makes it more vulnerable to flooding. This geological characteristic of Dagupan is the reason why the City is the catch basin of flood waters from the neighboring towns as there are seven river...
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...Program Management The emergency preparedness program starts with the building of a foundation involving management, leadership, commitment and financial support. Without the financial support and commitment from management, providing and building a successful emergency planning program and maintaining the necessary resources will be very difficult. Investing in a preparedness program is essential for maintaining and/or rebuilding your business after a disaster. As many as 40% of businesses affected by a natural or human related disaster never reopen. (Insurance Information Institute.) Larger businesses want their suppliers to have a preparedness plan. These large businesses want to be assured the chain of supply will remain constant during and after any disasters. While being insured will help with some of the loss after a disaster, it does not and will not replace the loss of a customer or customers. Fast and effective communication is a key component during and immediately after a disaster. In today’s world of social media, news is instant and true or not, word is out in literally seconds. News being released this fast, can be good or bad depending on the information. If something false is released to the media, it can be a complete disaster considering shareholders and customers will more than likely be receiving this information without knowing the real story or the other side of the story. If the information released immediately is what the company wants to be released...
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...LDRRMF Accountability Form No. 1 “A” REPORT OF LOCAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FUND UTILIZATION For the Quarter Ending September 30, 2012 GENERAL FUND Province/City/Municipality: CITY OF MATI P 543,188,677.00 p 22,257,663.93 Estimated Revenue from Regular Sources: CALAMITY FUND Less: DISBURSEMENTS Pre-Disaster Preparedness Programs Management/Operational Expenses: Fuel, Oil & Lubricants Travelling Expenses Office Supplies Capital Outlay: Purchase of Office Equipment for OpCen Purchase of Vehicle for (OpCen) Projects and Programs: Construction of Flood Control – Sitio Calasagan, Barangay Sanghay __________________________________________________________________ Post-DisasterPrograms Aid given to Fire Victims in Mati during 3rd quarter of 201 Aid sent to DSWD for the Flood Victims in Manila _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Payment of Premiums on Calamity Insurance __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ SUBTOTAL BALANCE 102,920.00 13,980.00 7,780.00 68,000.00 1,482,000.00 99,530.00 ______________________ 1,095,000.00 500,000.00 _______________ _______________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ P 3,369...
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...Management Agency Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assists states and localities overwhelmed by, or at risk from, disasters. FEMA also coordinates federal emergency management activities and planning for the continuity of government should national security be threatened. Since 1979 FEMA has administered a range of authorities that enable the agency to serve as the primary source of federal technical and financial assistance for emergency management. Among the types of aid provided through FEMA programs are grants and material to help disaster victims meet pressing needs such as food and shelter, education and training programs to improve the response capabilities of nonfederal officials, and mobile communications equipment. FEMA exercises little regulatory authority, but directives that underlie the agency’s mission authorize the agency to establish standards for reconstruction of buildings after a disaster declaration is issued, for the construction of federal buildings in earthquake-prone areas, and for the operation of first responder equipment. FEMA has responded to, and has helped communities prepare for, terrorist attacks in the United States. The Office of Homeland Security (OHS), established by President Bush subsequent to the attacks in 2001, has a similar, but more encompassing, mission related to disasters caused by terrorist actions. Congressional debate on the contours and framework for federal administration of homeland security might include...
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...Emergency Preparedness Planning Guidelines Version 3, October 2006 Table of Content Foreword 4 Part 1 - Introduction to Emergency Preparedness Planning 5 CARE Approach to Emergency Preparedness 5 Measurement of Preparedness 6 Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning 6 Emergency Preparedness Planning Steps 8 Writing and Distributing the Plan 8 Monitoring and Updating the Plan 8 Part II – The Written Plan 10 Executive Summary 10 1. Formation of Emergency Response Team 10 2. Information Collection 11 3. Country Office Capacity Inventory 12 3.1. Country Office Organization Chart 13 3.2. Country Office Human Resources 13 3.3. Country Office Physical Resources 13 3.4. Country Office Key Staff Contact Information 13 3.5. RMU, CARE Lead Member, and CARE International Key Contacts 13 3.6. In Country Coordination Mechanisms and Contacts 13 4. Risk Analysis 13 5. Scenario Development 15 5.1. Scenario 1 16 5.1.1. Scenario Description 16 5.1.2. Impact Analysis 16 5.1.3. Identification of Risk Reduction Measures 17 5.1.4. CARE Prevention and Mitigation Measures 19 5.1.5. CARE Response Strategy 19 5.1.5.1. Criteria for Engagement 20 5.1.5.2. Partnership Analysis 20 5.1.5.3. Geographical Focus 21 5.1.5.4. Objectives of CARE Interventions 21 5.1.5.5. Trigger Indicators 21 5.1.5.6. Key Interventions/Actions 22 5.1.5.7. Entry and Exit/Transition Strategy 24 5.1.6. Local Considerations 24 ...
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...A disaster is generally defined as an event in which illness or injuries surpass resource capabilities of a community or medical facility (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2010). Disaster preparedness is a process of ensuring that an organization has complied with the preventive measures and is in a state of readiness to contain the effects of a predicted disastrous event to minimize loss of life, injury, and damage to property. Disaster preparedness can also provide rescue, relief, rehabilitation, and other services in the aftermath of the disaster, as well as have the capability and resources to continue to sustain its essential functions without being overwhelmed by the demand placed on them. The American Nursing Association is helping to ensure that disaster preparedness and response is robust in this country to be personally and professionally prepared for a disaster. Being in a prepared profession can help cope and help the communities recover from disaster better, faster and stronger (Brewer, 2010). According to the Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) at Maricopa Medical Center, they have a specialized disaster preparedness plan to fit their current top three hazards. Maricopa Medical Center conducts a Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) annually. The current top three hazards K.F., Manager of Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness, at Maricopa Medical Center has identified include: Mass Causality Incidents (trauma, burns, pandemic, etc.), Small Casualty Hazardous Materials...
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...Abstract Disasters have devastating and severe acute and long-term consequences for individuals and communities. The paper expounds on the social ramifications of disasters, while highlighting a disaster’s effects in vulnerable populations. The collaborative actions of communities, governments, public health, media, and health professionals are also depicted in the paper. Lastly, implications for Advanced Practice Nurses concerning leadership, involvement in public policy and education, and development of advanced disaster planning are illustrated. Keywords: disaster, disaster response and planning, social ramifications, advanced practice nursing. Disaster--the term itself invokes feelings of dread, despair, and devastation. Furthermore, the effects of disasters on human condition are far-reaching and unpredictable. For health care professionals, disaster preparedness and response entails an understanding of the socio-economic issues and the collective responsibilities of multiple agencies when a disaster strikes. Disasters affect individuals, families, societies, and communities, with little time for any warning or preparation.1 The collective obligations of government, communities, hospitals, and medical professionals are underscored during this trying time. Introduction What is a disaster? Calamity, catastrophe, tragedy, are just some of the words uttered when a disaster occurs. Perry and Quarantelli2 explained that disaster has several meanings depending...
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...The Missouri Emergency Earthquake Preparedness Policy Background: On March 22, 2003, an earthquake that had a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale caused major devastation to Missouri and the surrounding Midwestern states. Due to the horrific damage and destruction to health facilities, it caused a delay for basic health services. In the aftermath of the earthquake, there was confusion on basic policy and procedures that should have been easy to obtain. Emergency operations were few which caused further delays. The Missouri Earthquake Disaster Emergency Management Team has prepared this comprehensive report on the response to the Missouri earthquakes and has developed a plan of action for other agencies and organizations. Budget: We have a proposed to create a program for the next four years with hopes of not only strengthening the health field with earthquake preparedness, but to enhance the response capacity in the Midwestern states, while minimizing the long term effects of devastation. The total budget amount we are requesting is $7,525,500 million with categories such as Strategies, Per State Cost, and Total Budgets. STRATEGIES PER STATE COST TOTAL BUDGET FOR MIDWESTERN STATES Emergency Preparations and Planning $475,000 $3,325,000 Training $150,000 $1,050,000 Supplies $350,000 $2,450,000 Program Reviewing and Monitoring $100,071 $700,500 Final Totals $7,525,500 Earthquake Policy: Emergency Preparedness Plan For The Midwestern States ...
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...Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-270-5554 The purpose of this effort is to develop an Emergency and Risk Management Case Studies Textbook designed to provide a resource for practitioners and students in the crisis, disaster, and risk management disciplines that displays various best practices, lessons learned, and success stories, through in-depth case studies. The result of this effort will be the authorship of a college-level crisis, disaster, and risk management textbook containing numerous real-world case studies of disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery actions. The textbook will be developed in electronic format to support upper division undergraduate college and graduate-level emergency management classes within an emergency management major or certificate program to students who may someday enter an emergency management related profession. The planned book will include the following ten chapters: Chapter 1. Introduction to Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management Concepts Chapter 2. Preparedness Chapter 3. Mitigation Chapter 4. Response Chapter 5. Recovery Chapter 6. Communications Chapter 7. Statutory Authority Chapter 8. Business Continuity Planning Chapter 9: International Disaster Management Chapter 10: Future Trends and Issues Text chapters will support a minimum of ten three-hour blocks of instruction, unless otherwise agreed upon by the contractor and FEMA. Information derived from...
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...Emergency Preparedness and Response Joy Carr NUR/408 January 10, 2012 Sandi Wheeler, R.N., MSN Emergency Preparedness and Response Public emergency preparedness and response is the ability of the public health and health care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from emergencies, particularly those whose scale, timing, or unpredictability threatens to overwhelm routine capabilities. Preparedness involves a continuous process of planning and implementation that relies on measuring performance and taking corrective action. There are many different public agencies, from local to national, that are dedicated and devoted to this. The Neighborhood is a community that is nestled near Neighborhood River and along the Neighborhood Forest, with a population of 64,200. They are in the presence of a wildfire that is raging just west of the town border. The fire has been burning out of control for five days with the local fire departments battling to contain it. Initially, it was believed to be easily containable but with the early advent of the windy season, the fire continues to burn out of control. Community officials urge citizens that they are not in any immediate danger for evacuation but will issue alerts if they feel the fires may shift course towards the community. Public health officials are urging residents, especially those with chronic heart and lung disease, to remain inside unless absolutely...
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...Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Paper NUR/408 April 2, 2012 University of Phoenix Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Paper Firefighters cannot contain a forest fire that has been blazing for five days. The risk of the fire is not life-threaten but citizens are encouraged to remain indoors unless necessary to leave home because of the smoky winds. The smoke from the fire is affecting many of the residents in the community, especially those with preexisting lung diseases. The local hospital is full and the emergency room is over crowed. Patients are in need of beds in the hospital. The entire staff is stressed and pressed to discharge patients quickly to make room for patients holding in the emergency room. In addition nursing staff is required to work overtime to meet the needs of the community. Next, the Neighborhood Senior Nursing Clinic has seen more seniors than usual this week because of the smoky winds. Many of the seniors have needed to use their oxygen more often than usual this week. The seniors have been advised by the nurse Karen at the Neighborhood Senior Nursing Clinic to stay indoors to avoid respiratory irritants. Unfortunately, there had been an increase in seniors coming to the clinic in the past couple of years related to lack of extracurricular activities available to seniors in the community. After that a second grade student at the neighborhood school was sent to the school nurse because of difficulty breathing. She was noted...
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...plan for disaster preparation and response. In total, the original chapter comprises Chapters 1, 14, 16-18. Chapter Overview Many of you are reading this manual as part of your efforts to prepare as a spiritual care professional who will be ready to respond during times of disaster. Your main role will be to provide emotional and spiritual support to those affected by disaster, but it is also critical for you to understand the context in which you will be providing this support—the bigger picture, so to speak. Disaster relief operations are complex systems having more to them than just a response mechanism. They require a significant amount of pre-planning. Disaster experts have long known that waiting until a disaster strikes to test a community’s response procedures can be disastrous. How communities respond to disaster can even induce more stress on individuals and place them at risk for developing a variety of adverse reactions and psychological consequences. This section takes the first step towards introducing you to the key elements of disaster management and response at multiple levels. The focus of this chapter is on the framework of disaster planning, preparedness, and response. In the event of a disaster in your community, you may be asked and/or may want to help. It will help you to have an understanding of the structure of the overall response so that you know how your efforts will enhance the overall operation that makes disaster response possible. Disaster Management...
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...Disaster Relief Plan Maintenance and Training Student’s Name Institution Disaster Relief Plan Maintenance and Training Nepal is a disaster prone country. This act is manifest in its vulnerability to climatic, natural calamities and geographical hazards (Morris, 2009). This risk in Nepal has been linked to the rapid growth of human population more so in urban areas. Other risk factors are a lack of proper environment protection policies that would arrest the situation and minimize that chance (Berg, 2007). There is also a lack of resources and opportunities that help in the enforcement of environmental protection laws. In this paper, therefore, I have created analyzed the disaster preparedness of Nepal with an aim of creating Nepal’s disaster relief plan (Davis, 2007). Maintenance and Training Required for the DRP A closer look at the Nepal strategy for risk management has made me identify gaps and issues that exist in the training plans that Nepal has employed. First, disaster risk management or risk reduction is not included in the school curricula, all the way from lower classes to the university level. Nepal education authorities should incorporate risk reduction and risk management as core courses in the Nepal’s education systems. Risk management training will equip students and teachers with skills necessary for disaster preparedness. Nepal authorities must also train professionals who only specialize in disaster planning. ...
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...__ 1. PURPOSE: To provide resources for the continuation of patient care during a variety of emergencies that may disrupt operations at the W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury, NC, the Winston-Salem OPC, the Charlotte CBOC and all other associated clinics. The plan describes how the medical center will establish and maintain a program to ensure effective response to disasters or emergencies affecting the environment of care. The plan addresses four phases of emergency management activities: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. 2. MISSION: To improve the health of the served veteran population by providing primary care, specialty care, extended care and related social support services through an integrated healthcare delivery system. Consistent with this mission, the Executive Committee for the Governing Body (ECGB), Integrated Risk Management Committee and the Environment of Care Committee have been established to provide ongoing support for the Emergency Management Program. 3. FUNDAMENTALS: a. This plan addresses the four phases of emergency management activities: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. In each of these four phases the following is addressed: • Mitigation: These activities lessen the severity and impact of a potential emergency. Mitigation begins by identifying potential emergencies (as indicated in our “Hazards Vulnerability Analysis”) that may effect the organization’s operations or the demand...
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