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Emergency preparedness refers to the process of preparing resources, both human, financial and equipments for action during times of emergency. It involves planning for disasters and equipping individuals with the capacity to use the available resources in reacting towards the occurrence of disasters. Nations need to put structures in place to prepare for disasters in the form of terrorist attacks and natural disasters among other dangers[footnoteef:2]. Entities prepare for such dangers institutions emergency structures for communication, implementing warning devices, establishment of potential shelter, rehearsing for evacuation, and establishing backup sustenance services among other things. Disaster preparedness, whether at the regional or local level, is the responsibility of a wide range of players and not just governments, as the society would ordinarily view it. All individual and parties, in whatever, society is vulnerable to potential disaster and so all entities are responsible for this role.…...
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References
Alpert, Michael, E. Preparing for Catastrophic Events, Pennsylvania: Diane Publishers, 2009
Bascetta, Cynthia A. Emergency Preparedness: State Efforts to Plan for Medical Surge
Could Benefit from Shared Buidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources, Washington, D.C.: United States Government Accountability Office, 2010
Bradley, Arthur T. Disaster Preparedness Handbook: A Guide for Families. New York: Skyhorse Pub, 2011.
The City of Denver is located in the state of Colorado, on the western edge of the Great Plains and the eastern boundary of the ocky Mountains (City-Data.com, 2009). The city is 5,332 feet above sea level and covers 153 square miles. The climate is sunny, semiarid, and the mountains to the west protect it from most severe weather events.
The Denver-Aurora Metropolitan area is much larger, encompassing 8,387 square miles (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). The population has rapidly increased between 2000 and 2008 (30.7%) and the most recent estimate suggests 2.5 million people make the Denver Metropolitan area their home. By comparison, the City of Denver had close to 600,000 residents in 2010 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012). In terms of residents with special needs, close to 10% of the metropolitan population was over the age of 65 in 2008, 252,000 had disabilities (10%), and…...
OEMHS (Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, City and County of Denver). (2010). Mayor's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security 2010 Recap Report: City and County of Denver. Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, City and County of Denver. Retrieved 22 Mar. 2013 from http://www.denvergov.org/Portals/428/documents/OEMHS_2010RecapReport.pdf .
FEMA (U.S. Federal Emergency Management Administration). (2010). Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans: Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, Version 2.0. U.S. Federal Emergency Management Administration. Retrieved 22 Mar. 2013 from
epublicans are slightly more likely than Democrats to say the country's military is currently not strong enough; Democrats are much more inclined to feel the government spends too much on the military." (Carroll, 2007)
When young men and women died on Virginia Tech's campus in April this year, many people wondered where the government was and was it not federal responsibility to provided adequate security to vulnerable students. It is not an isolated incident. There has been a series of such attacks in recent times and each one was worse than the one preceding it. While the government may deny any responsibility in such matters, the fact remains that, if our administration would pay closer attention to important issues in the homeland, such ugly incidents can be averted to a large extent. For example, if we had taken this seriously when it happened the first time, we could have saved…...
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Joseph Carroll, "Perceptions of "Too Much" Military Spending at 15-Year High," Gallup News Service, 02 March 2007;
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency esponse for Natural Disasters or Terrorists Attacks in Florida
Emergency management has been described regarding the phases by using words such as prepare. Mitigate, respond and recover. For this paper, we are going to examine the underlying concepts, variation, limitations, and implications of emergency management phases. Moreover, we are going to look at the various preparedness and response strategies applied by the State of Florida when dealing with natural disasters and terrorist attacks among others. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to show the preparedness and response put in place for these crises for both researchers and practitioners. The paper will also try to give definitions and descriptions of two components, preparedness and response, of emergency management, the temporal versus functional distinctions. Moreover, it is important to understand the interrelationships and responsibilities for each of the phases (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery) and the diversity of…...
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References List:
Adamski, T., Kline, B. & Tyrell, T. (2006). FEMA Reorganization and the Response to Hurricane Disaster Relief: FEMA Reorganization. Perspectives on Public Affairs, 3, 1-36.
Durmaz, H. (2007). Understanding and Responding to Terrorism. Washington, USA: IOS Press.
Edwards, F. L. & Steinhausler, F. (2007). NATO and Terrorism: On scene: New challenges for the first responders and civil protection. New York: Springer Science & Business Media.
Elders Affairs. (June 2013). Disaster Preparedness: Guide for Elders. Elder Update -- Special Edition, 24(3), 1-24.
Community Emergency Preparedness and esponse
It is not only exams that require preparedness. More than a planned activity, preparedness is required for unplanned activities. In health care, emergencies may mean danger to life of self or the loved ones. The medical emergencies are often stressful even for the doctors not only the victims. Hence the more a society is prepared for an emergency, the less will be side effects and in the same way if a society is caught by an emergency unprepared, the loss will can be potentially much higher than otherwise. Therefore, as they say prevention is better than cure, a society should be always prepared for emergencies.
Events in Neighborhood
Like bad time never comes with an alarm, a fire incident took place in forest and spread to the neighborhood nearby. The fire could not be overcome due to the windy season and it brought irrevocable damage to numerous acres…...
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Looking for a Career in Public Health Program Management? (2013), Retrieved from:
I coordinated the project's summer field internship program for graduate students seeking to work overseas as well as helped build database of non-governmental organizations (NGO)s that worked on issues of human rights and advocacy. I have also honed my legal expertise at the Law Offices of Lewis and Associates/Lewis Settlement Group in my work on loan processing.
My experience in research and coordination with international agencies and my detailed and methodological capacity, which has been sharpened through practical experience in quantitative and qualitative fact-finding and reviewing painstaking legal documentation, makes my preparation ideal for the Fellowship. The background I hope to receive in strategic planning, and specifically Emergency Planning, will be of invaluable aid to the work I hope to pursue after graduation in the international development sector. Emergency Planning is an area of critical knowledge I hope to add to my resume in addressing social inequities in East Asia,…...
What are the existing resources on a micro, mezzo, and macro level that address the needs of this particular group?
On a micro level, health professionals and counselors can help elderly individuals live in a manner that honors their independence in a realistic fashion. eligious leaders can play a role in helping families engage in difficult discussions about an elderly person's transition into a new phase of life. On a mezzo level religious groups provide the individual with a community and opportunities to volunteer. On a macro level, people must become more aware of the complex needs of the elderly that must be honored, including elderly person's right to decent healthcare and assisted living, and protection through anti-discrimination laws. eligious communities can act as advocates for the needs of the elderly on a social and legislative level as well as on a micro level.
New research finds link between religion and health in the elderly. (1997). Yale University
School Of Medicine. ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 10, 2011, from / releases/1997/11/971101093808.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com ?
Onken, Orrin R. (1999). Gerontology and the study of religion and health: A vital role for a social science melting pot. Portland State University. Retrieved May 10, 2011, from http://www.loris.net/thepaperweb.html
Lessons on Public Health PreparednessDont Look Up is a story about two astronomers who attempt to caution the world of a comet that is likely to crash on and destroy the planet. While people can know the truth by looking up, they did not believe the two astronomers and seemingly denied science (McKay, 2021). This resulted in inaction due to partisan blindness and extremist politics. The movie, which has received criticism on various grounds, provides significant insights regarding public health and emergency preparedness/response. As evident in the movie, public health and emergency preparedness/response could help people deal with realities facing them and avert a crisis. According to Katz & Banaski (2019), public health and emergency preparedness/response entail thinking about, preparing for, and mobilizing resources to tackle public health emergencies. This process incorporates various activities including comprehensive planning, training, communication, structure building, and capacity building.Lack of comprehensive planning for public health…...
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ReferencesKatz, R. & Banaski, J.A. (2019). Essentials of public health preparedness and emergency management, 2nd ed. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. McKay, A. (Director). (2021). Don’t Look Up [Film]. Hyperobject Industries.
esponse to Jeffrey YoungAs you correctly pointed out, the movie Dont Look Up by Adam McKay demonstrates how inaction by relevant stakeholders contributes to poor preparedness and response of emergencies including public health issues. While the two astronomers in the movie warned the U.S. president of the need to take action to prevent the comet from destroying the earth, necessary action was not undertaken. One of the insights obtained from the movie is the role politics play in shaping public health policies and emergency management. As noted by Katz & Banaski (2019), the creation of preparedness plans is an important part of emergency management. While you pointed out the need to create preparedness plans, you failed to highlight how the public can affect emergency management efforts by turning a blind eye to potential emergencies. As shown in the movie, when the public turns a blind eye to potential emergencies, the…...
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ReferenceKatz, R. & Banaski, J.A. (2019). Essentials of public health preparedness and emergency management, 2nd ed. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
esponse to Jerica McNearAs evident in your post, emergency response and management requires collaboration between different stakeholders in the public and private sectors. In Atlanta, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) plays a leading role in emergency response and management (GEMA/HS, n.d.). This agency collaborates with other public-sector and private-sector agencies to improve emergency response and preparedness. While your article identifies Atlantas approach to emergency response and management, you did not discuss any recent disaster faced by the state and response to the emergency. Your discussion of the comprehensive emergency management plan used in Atlanta would have been enhanced by giving an example of its application in a recent emergency situation or disaster. Such an example would have provided insights into the extent to which the plan is implemented and how public and private sector agencies collaborate in emergency management in Atlanta.esponse to Joseph DoEmergency response and…...
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ReferencesGEMA/HS. (n.d.). Planning. Retrieved from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency website: (n.d). ReadyOC Prepare. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://www.readyoc.com/https://gema.georgia.gov/what-we-do/planning ReadyOC
COMPAISON OF DATA COLLECTION METHODS Comparison of Data Collection Methods in Emergency Preparedness and esponseIn disaster management and emergency preparedness, data collection is critical for identifying risks, understanding the impact on communities, and formulating effective responses. This essay compares the data collection methods used in three case studies: the post-tsunami studies by Bird et al. (2011), and the public health response in the simulated scenario, Mystery in Manresa. Both case studies offer insights into how data can be collected, processed, and used to manage emergencies, especially in natural disaster scenarios.Comparison of Data Collection MethodsIn Bird et al. (2011) post-tsunami studies, data collection methods varied depending on the disaster. For the Indian Ocean and Java tsunamis, researchers employed delayed-response interviews with survivors, using qualitative data collection techniques such as video interviews and surveys to understand individual and community reactions. apid-response questionnaires were used for the South Pacific tsunami to capture immediate…...
Key Policies and ProgramsPolicies and programs in the public health field provide clarity on critical activities and issues in this field. They play an important part in shaping decisions and activities relating to the health, wellbeing, and safety of populations and societies. Public health programs and policies help to improve the health outcomes of society. As a result, there are various public health programs and policies to address various issues relating to societys health and wellbeing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention enacted the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program. The program was established as part of CDCs effort to improve public health preparedness and response capability at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels. PHEP seeks to enhance preparedness and response by establishing a continuous cycle of planning, coordinating, equipping, training, exercising, assessing, and taking corrective action.PHEP incorporates six domains, which represent areas of preparedness for state and…...
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ReferencesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019). Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement. Retrieved from Iowa Department of Public Health website: B.P., Molinari, N.M., LeBlanc, T.T., Vagi, S.J. & Avchen, R.N. (2017). Progress in Public Health Emergency Preparedness – United States, 2001-2016. American Journal of Public Health, 107(2), S180-S185.Public Health Foundation. (n.d.). Public health preparedness capabilities. Retrieved January 27, 2022, from http://www.phf.org/programs/preparednessresponse/Pages/Public_Health_Preparedness_Capabilities.aspxhttps://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/61/Final%20TP191901%20March%204th%20PHEP.pdf Murthy,
Emergency Plan:
For communities and agencies alike, an emergency plan is the arrangement of dealing with a crisis that contains procedures on how to prevent injuries and fatalities, lessen damages and speed up the resumption of normal operations. It's important for these agencies and the community to have an emergency plan since it helps them to prevent multiple losses of resources and lives. Some of the major components to include in the emergency plan include possible emergencies, emergency preparedness procedures, lists of personnel and maps with evacuation routes ("Emergency Planning," 2005). This is because these elements provide the agency's staffs or the community with instructions of the possible emergencies and how to tackle them, their emergency duties and evacuation routes to enable them to handle the emergency effectively. To ensure that the agency or community is aware of the provisions in the emergency plan, community or agency awareness and education should…...
There are a number of conditions that typically need to be met in order to receive assistance. Your property must not be covered under insurance benefits, you must be a U.S. citizen, your home must be in an area that has been declared a disaster area, this must be your home for the majority of the year and you are currently unable to live in your home.
In addition to aid, your financial needs may be met under the terms of your household or other insurance. Each insurance company has its own policies and procedures, and each policy has its own terms. Please refer to your insurance company for further details. If you intend to apply to FEMA for funding, your claim must first be rejected by your insurance company. If you refuse assistance from your insurance provider, FEMA may reject your application under IHP.
The Internal Revenue Service also sometimes provides…...
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Works Cited:
FEMA. (2008). Help after a disaster: Applicant's guide to the individuals and households program. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Retrieved October 20, 2010 from
Emergency, Planning and Operations Methodology
The Department of Homeland Security is fully aware of the importance of local and state first responders. Currently managed under the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other various offices, local firefighters, state and local law enforcement, and local emergency medical personnel would be subject to the Department of Homeland Security's authority (http://www.whitehouse.gov/deptofhomeland/sect4.html).Moreover, the Department is prepared to "develop and manage a national training and evaluation system to design curriculums, set standards, evaluate, and reward performance in local, state, and federal training efforts" (http://www.whitehouse.gov/deptofhomeland/sect4.html).Through FEMA, emergency supplies, food and shelter would be allocated to supplement the work of local agencies that are already providing such needs at the community level (http://www.fema.gov).Moreover, FEMA would coordinate "private industry, the insurance sector, mortgage lenders, the real estate industry, homebuilding associations, citizens, and others" in high-risk areas (http://www.whitehouse.gov/deptofhomeland/sect4.html).
Emergency management is the practice of handling disasters, whether manmade or natural disasters. There are different levels of emergency management, because emergencies can be local, citywide, statewide, countrywide, or even global. The current COVID-19 pandemic is a great example of a global emergency and how different regions have handled the pandemic highlight differences in emergency management.
There are a number of different topics to explore in terms of emergency management:
The role of local emergency management facilities in helping stop local spread of COVID-19.
Comparing and contrasting country policies in terms of travel restrictions after the COVID-19 environment.
1. The psychological impact of tsunamis on survivors and affected communities 2. The role of warning systems and emergency preparedness in mitigating the effects of tsunamis 3. The long-term environmental effects of tsunamis on coastal ecosystems 4. The cultural significance of tsunamis in different societies and how they are reflected in art, literature, and folklore 5. The intersection of climate change and tsunamis: how rising sea levels and more frequent extreme weather events may impact future tsunami risks.
6. The economic impact of tsunamis on local communities and industries 7. The effectiveness of post-tsunami recovery and rebuilding efforts in affected regions 8. The role of social media....
1. The importance of disaster preparedness in emergency management 2. The role of technology in improving emergency response and preparedness 3. The challenges of coordinating emergency management efforts across multiple agencies and organizations 4. The impact of climate change on emergency management planning and response 5. The ethical considerations of prioritizing resources during a disaster response 6. The role of community engagement in effective emergency management 7. The psychological effects of disasters on survivors and first responders 8. The interconnectedness of public health and emergency management in disaster response 9. The effectiveness of early warning systems in mitigating the impact of natural disasters 10. The use of social media....
I. Introduction A. Definition of internal governance procedures B. Importance of internal governance in a care home setting II. Leadership and management procedures A. Structure of leadership roles in a care home B. Training and development of staff members C. Communication channels within the organization III. Compliance procedures A. Regulatory requirements for care homes in England B. Monitoring and auditing processes C. Policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations IV. Risk management procedures A. Identification and assessment of risks within the care home B. Strategies for mitigating risks and ensuring resident safety C. Incident reporting and investigation procedures V. Quality assurance procedures A.....
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