HEM 356 M3.6 Emergency Management Preparedness
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HEM 356 Emergency Management
M3.6 Emergency Management Preparedness
Due Date:
12 Nov. 2023
This discussion focuses on preparedness and connects the concepts of what it
means to be prepared. You will practice this directly in the discussion and critique
preparedness of your peers.
Respond to the following:
How prepared do you think your community is for a disaster? This discussion
focuses on preparedness and connects the concepts of what it means to be
prepared. You will practice this directly in the discussion and critique preparedness
of your peers.
What are some factors that you would consider in answering this
question?
Would you say your town or city is more or less prepared than surrounding
communities? Provide evidence for your analysis.
If possible, identify a hazard in your community and devise a risk
communication strategy for the public. What should the community know
about the hazard, what should they do to prepare themselves, and how
would you disseminate this information?
In assessing my community’s readiness to face a disaster, I would review
some vital issues. First, there must be clear emergency response plans, proper
communication mechanisms, and working together by local authorities and
response agents. As for that, community awareness and education programs are
very important as they make the residents understand what is likely to arise and
how to act upon them (DHS/FEMA, 2010). Essential resources, resilient critical
infrastructures, and historical analysis of how the community has responded to
previous disasters are available and help us understand whether the community can
be able to withstand and recover from any emergency. Such practices as active
community engagement and collaboration also promote readiness.
For instance, I am a resident of a town named Elmwood, and I evaluate its
readiness for such emergencies as compared to surrounding cities and states.
Elmwood’s emergency response plan is better compared to emergency
preparedness in the nearby towns because it involves a comprehensive emergency
planning system, constant public education, and effective collaboration with
community organizations and businesses (Phillips et al., 2021). The roads in
Elmwood are also well maintained, ensuring effective response and recovery during
disasters. However, another neighboring community can have problems such as
outdated emergency plans, few people know, or weaker infrastructure; thus,
Elmwood appears better prepared than its neighbors. However, these evaluations
must be based on a detailed study of specific parameters and up-to-date
information available at the point of the assessment. Levels of preparedness can
also vary depending on unforeseen circumstances.
A sophisticated risk communication approach is necessary in Elmwood, given
that severe tornadoes constitute a dire danger. The locals need to understand that
the pattern of tornadoes’ occurrence, urgency in response, and readiness are
crucial. Family emergency plans, emergency kits, and designated safe rooms or
nearby shelters should be created and known by residents. Early warning systems
should be utilized using weather alert apps and NOAA weather radios (FEMA, 2021).
The emergency action plan must include regular tornado drills held in the
community, specific evacuation route instructions that are understandable even on
radio signals, and special population assistance to ensure successful support.
Spreading out the information to the public through newspapers, Facebook, and
other channels, as well as in community meetings. Working with teachers, parents,
and other community members, creating a system through which residents will get
information about tornadoes, all for the purpose of saving lives and properties in
Elmwood.
References:
DHS/FEMA. (2010).
Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 Developing and
Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans
.
https://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/divisions/npd/CPG_101_V2.pdf
FEMA. (2021, October 15).
National Response Framework | FEMA.gov
.
Www.fema.gov.
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-
preparedness/frameworks/response
Phillips, B. D., Neal, D. M., & Webb, G. R. (2021). Introduction to Emergency
Management and Disaster Science. Routledge. Introduction to Emergency
Management and Disaster Science
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