Abstract We focus on the role that community plays in the continuum of disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and we explore where community fits in conceptual frameworks concerning disaster decision-making. We offer an overview of models developed in the literature as well as insights drawn from research related to Hurricane Katrina. Each model illustrates some aspect of the spectrum of disaster preparedness and recovery, beginning with risk perception and vulnerability assessments, and proceeding
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their neighborhood. These citizens would be the “eyes and ears” within the community. Therefore if a tornado were to occur, there would be somebody there to alert the officials of the severity within their area. Citizens can further assist in preparedness by spreading fliers or creating a programs to teach children in schools on how to help prepare for possible future disasters. Classes may include information such as, preparing a go bag, contents of a go bag, and creating a family plan. For example
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that community stays safe, focusing on immediate life and safety threats. Their role also includes assessing the long term effects on public health. * The Public Health Deputy Director served as the Incident Commander (IC) at the Public Health Emergency Operations Center; the Public Health Director represented the Public Health Department at the County EOC. Both of these people need to have great knowledge of the department and be able to give direction * Mary Schneider, a book keeper was appointed
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University-Washington Community Health Nursing Subdomain 725.8.8 Disaster in Franklin County Section A. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has a large Chain of command. At the head is the EOC Commander, who receives information from the other parts of the chain, and is responsible for relaying that information to other agencies, and also the Homeland Security agency (formerly Federal Emergency Management Agency). The Safety Officer is in charge of making sure safety policies are followed, and also
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earthquake has forced Nepal to declare a state of an emergency. This recent news has caused much discussion about what individuals and business can do to plan and be prepared for an emergency. This paper will provide recommendations on what can be done to prepare adequately for an earthquake and how the use of digital images can enhance emergency response/notification. Planning for an Earthquake When planning for an earthquake emergency, business and individuals view the dangers within the
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available and has reached a place in its evolution where it is now cost effective for emergency management agencies to use. Emergency Managers need to begin to take advantage of these opportunities during the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. 3D modeling can provide realistic models of buildings, infrastructure and the surrounding topography. These models can provide emergency managers and first responders with valuable information about where to look for
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has become more involved in response and recovery from major disasters. With the just recent disaster of Hurricane Sandy that devastated north east portion of the United States, specifically New York and New Jersey; has called for the services of emergency response units for response. Even to this day, thousands of people are without electricity and heat in their homes; others are homeless because their homes were destroyed by the wind, fire, and the Atlantic Ocean. Mitigation and having a Contingency
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An emergency is an unforeseen, unplanned event that results in injury to persons, damage to property and equipment and affects business continuity. This Fire Emergency Plan is geared towards preparedness, response, and reducing the risks associated with any fire that may afflict this Campus. This plan is designed to describe the fire emergency response to faculty and students on Campus in case of a fire. The plan’s goal is to provide a means to utilize all available resources to be prepared to deal
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financial disaster to name a few categories. From these categories I would start to make plans. In getting started to begin the planning process it is important to establish a policy and understand the organization structure. In doing this an emergency preparedness policy statement must be written as well as a defined organizational structure with a clearly defined chain of command established. These steps will make it easier in keeping track of what needs to be achieved and in assessing who has what
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Emergency Operations Centers: CDC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Emergency Operations Centers are the lifeblood of communities and territories around the world. Every state, city, and county should have an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). There is no better organization as prepared and ready to respond to an international civic health scare than the Center for Disease Control Emergency Operations Center (EOC). What better organization to have in place 365 days a year monitoring and capturing
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