uncommon initiative and motivation. I was very active in my military community. I took classes to be qualified for base auxiliary security force. I participated in the annual disaster preparedness drill in conjunction with Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force fostering operational awareness of each nation’s disaster preparedness and tactics. This experience made me understand the importance of being reliable and resourceful team player. I was rewarded for displaying promising potential for professional
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An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for any healthcare organization consists of procedures designated to effectively handle any natural, resource, system, or human-related incident or disaster. The procedures are in compliance with various national emergency response requirements. Each healthcare organization follows these requirements while establishing a plan that makes the most sense for their specific location, given their capacity and resources. For this particular assessment, Banner Thunderbird
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This paper contains information on the assessment of Davis County, Utah. To give you a small image in your mind to start with; Utah has the youngest population, the most households consisting of married couples with children, the most stay at home moms, 2nd highest fertility rate and is mostly white. The following is a map of Davis County. Population of Davis County as of 2012 was 315,809. The majority of the population is male with a male to female ratio of 50.2:49.8. Davis County
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Research Methodology Post-Earthquake Relief Action Contents 1. Abstract 2. Background 3. Literature review 4. Aim 5. Hypothesis 6. Scope 7. Method of Data collection 8. Survey Questionnaire 9. Gujarat’s Vulnerability to Earthquake 10. Case Study: Bhuj Earthquake 11. Drawbacks of the Bhuj earthquake 12. Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) 13. Data Analysis 14. Conclusion 15. Bibliography ABSTRACT India
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30 Lessons from 30 Years of Crisis Management By Jonathan Bernstein 1. Not planning for crises is the same thing as planning to have a crisis. 2. One hostile and/or ego-‐driven person with a computer and some Internet savvy can do a huge amount of damage to any organization.
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Monday morning, 29 August 2005, this is a day most New Orleans residents will never forget. This was the day a category 5 hurricane named Katrina made its catastrophic debut to the Gulf Coast region and killed over 1,300 people. (The White House, 2006, p. 1) After it was all said and done, the nation was shocked at the events that unfolded in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi and people were left wondering, “What went wrong?” National Geographic reported that the storm originated about a week
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Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Manuals and Guides 52 Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission TSUNAMI RISK ASSESSMENT ANDMITIGATION FOR THE INDIAN OCEAN KNOWING YOUR TSUNAMI RISK – AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT June 2009 UNESCO 1 Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Manuals and Guides 52 knowing your tsunami risk – and what to do about it Tsunami risk assessment and mitigation for the Indian Ocean; The designation employed and the presentation of material throughout
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Earthquake Safety Checklist FEMA 526 / August 2005 FEMA Important Numbers and Addresses Your family may not be together when an earthquake strikes, so use the spaces below to record information that will help you communicate with one another. Remember, during the rst 24 hours following a major earthquake, use your telephone only in case of an emergency. Police telephone Fire Department telephone Ambulance telephone ‘s work address Call 911 for emergencies Telephone/cell phone ‘s
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Thesis Title: Fire Hazards in Dhaka City: An Exploratory Study Introduction Whereas, Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh has grown up haphazardly since the period of liberation creating the embryo of fire hazard and resulting into death, injuries as well as property damage. In fact, fire incidents have been recognized significant cause behind the greatest loss of life and property in Dhaka city. At present, Dhaka city is crowded with estimated population of more than 15 million people (Source:
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Getting Your Home Ready for the Big Snowstorm Storm Prep Saves You Time, Hassle, Dollars, and Serious Inconvenience As we settle in for what may or may not be the snowstorm of the century (again), it makes sense to review the basics of storm preparedness. There are several things you can do to get yourself, your family, and your home ready to ride out the storm itself and any inconveniences that may follow. As we all know the big issue with major winter storms are the snow and ice that trap you
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