Preparedness ...
Preparedness
Historically, emergency management has focused on the preparedness phase (Godschalk and Brower, 1985), which involves pre-disaster formulation of plans and procedures such as staff training, citizen education and organization of disaster drills. Preparedness is a "state of readiness" according to our textbook. This week presents this important phase of emergency management. Write a minimum of one full page for each question and provide 2 constructive feedbacks to 2 student.
CHOOSE ANY FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR DISCUSSION. Must answer question #1
1. Figure 4-1 on page 103(5th. Ed) or page 131 (7th. Ed) depicts the preparedness/planning process cycle. Take each cycle and describe in detail with examples.
2. What is the CERT program?
3. Describe and discuss the EOP.
4. How does mitigation differ from preparedness?
5. Describe FEMA's Whole Community Concept.
6. What is evacuation planning?
7. Why is evacuation planning difficult?
8. Discuss preparedness equipment?
9. What is the role of EMI in preparedness?
10. Discuss business continuity and emergency management
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