Abstract: Mitigation is a plan set in place to try and reduce losses of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters (State Mitigation Planning Key Topics Bulletins: Mitigation Strategy, 2016). Also, a mitigation plan will help reduce the cost for communities from the impact of a disaster and help the community recover faster. The mitigation plan is made before a disaster occurs; therefore the process of planning the mitigation is time-consuming. The mitigation can only be effective action must be taken before the next disaster hits. An effective mitigation will reduce financial consequences by analyzing risk, reducing risk, and insuring against risk. The mitigation planning process consists of having an understanding of local risks, …show more content…
The framework elements involve risk categories, which are strategic, financial, compliance, and operational. The risk statements are specific to each risk category and relate to security objectives and threats to disasters. The hazard mitigation planning helps to identify risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters. Also, the mitigation planning helps to develop long-term strategies for protecting communities and their property from future hazard events. The core steps in completing a hazard mitigation plan involve organize resources, assess risks, develop a mitigation plan, and implement a plan, and monitor progress (Hazard Mitigation Planning Process, 2016). The organize resources focus on putting together the resources needed for an effective mitigation planning process by identifying and organizing interested stakeholders and securing needed technical …show more content…
Lastly, the process helps open communication. A hazard mitigation plan can allow one to receive certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance and enables actions to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of a disaster. The Four Phases of the FEMA Mitigation Process The four phases of the FEMA mitigation process are organizing resources, assessing risks, developing the mitigation plan, and implementing the plan and monitoring progress. The last phase and the first are connected by a feedback loop for FEMA mitigation process (Waugh, 2007). Conclusion The mitigation is a comprehensive action plan to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. The four phases of the FEMA mitigation process is important to reduce the loss of lives and property damage. The mitigation plan must include goals, identify disaster mitigation actions, and establish a strategy to implement the actions to be effective (State Mitigation Planning Key Topics Bulletins: Mitigation Strategy, 2017). The development of the mitigation is critical to making the plan
The recovery process starts as the initial response effort slows down. Recovery actions are taken to help the public and city to return to normal everyday life. The recovery process requires a contribution from everyone. In the short term, recovery is an extension of the response phase in which basic services and functions are restored. In the long term, recovery is a restoration of both the personal lives of individuals and the livelihood of the community. (Homeland Security, 2008)
Mitigation: Measures taken to lessen the consequences of disaster events upon our citizens and our
Both man-made and natural disasters are often devastating, resource draining and disruptive. Having a basic plan ready for these types of disaster events is key to the success of executing and implementing, as well as assessing the aftermath. There are many different ways to create an emergency operations plan (EOP) to encompass a natural and/or man-made disaster, including following the six stage planning process, collection of information, and identification of threats and hazards. The most important aspect of the US emergency management system in preparing for, mitigating, and responding to man-made and natural disasters is the creation, implementation and assessment of a community’s EOP.
The Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, or the Stafford Act is by far the most important federal law when it comes to disaster management (Hunter, 2009, p. 189). The purpose of this paper is to provide an argument is support of the Stafford Act. I will address how the Stafford Act has been modified to support large scale devastation, as well as the federal government’s responsibility to reimburse local entities. Additionally, I will discuss how the Act has improved its catastrophic disaster housing plans to meet community needs. Finally, I will describe the changes made to reduce the bureaucratic red tape.
Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA]. (1996). Guide for all-hazard emergency operations planning. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/pdf/plan/slg101.pdf
Included are the purpose, goals, and scope of both a risk management and emergency plan, with an overview of an actual plan. Many of the agencies use in-person site surveys and inspections to monitor compliance. Furthermore, liability insurance companies, including those covering malpractice, usually require a formal risk management plan be in place. Goals Each organization’s risk management goals should be consistent with and supportive of its mission statement, strategies, and targeted markets.
The major preparedness measures taken include strategic planning for disaster, making changes in procurement procedures, developing a communication plan, and investigating insurance coverage.
This Plan provides guidelines on Howard County agency and departmental responsibilities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from the effects of natural, man-made and technological disasters as well as other major incidents and hazards. It also provides methods of obtaining assistance from other sources as necessary.
Hazards pose risk to everyone. Our acceptance of the risks associated with hazards dictates where and how we live. As humans, we accept a certain amount of risk when choosing to live our daily lives. From time to time, a hazard becomes an emergent situation. Tornadoes in the Midwest, hurricanes along the Gulf Coast or earthquakes in California are all hazards that residents in those regions accept and live with. This paper will examine one hazard that caused a disaster requiring a response from emergency management personnel. Specifically, the hazard more closely examined here is an earthquake. With the recent twenty year anniversary covered by many media outlets, the January 17, 1994, Northridge, California earthquake to date is the most expensive earthquake in American history.
When a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005 the shock of the destruction quickly became evident with the storm’s aftermath. There was the need for an organized response, however the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was not ready for the magnitude or the severity of damage to adequately and successfully react. FEMA was confronted with a series of events following the disaster in which the agency failed to take control and communicate in helping remedy the catastrophic situation. There was the lack of management in coordinating transportation evacuation measures, supplying needed materials and food as well as housing to the citizens, specifically in New Orleans. The failure of our nation’s Federal Emergency Management Agency to efficiently respond to Hurricane Katrina led to a serious of negative events caused by insufficient planning.
This framework help archive the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation that is prepared to protect against the greatest of disasters and risk in a manner that allows American interests. This framework provides guidance to leaders and practitioners at all level of government, the private and nonprofit sectors and individuals. The National Protection Framework includes those capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against terrorism and manmade or natural
In the aftermath of the devastation, preparation and response recommendations have been developed and incorporated into procedures aid in the hope that they will prevent
Through careful planning, I decided it would be wise to safeguard everyone in the high-risk zone (risk 4) by making improvements in building design and construction by elevating them above flood level, installing drainage, covering the wells, and planting trees and mangroves. Also, ensuring that important appliances, such as heating and electrical systems are raised high above flood level. Those considered at risk were evacuated. However, I quickly learned that the given budget for the town and time constraint resulted in me recreating the plan set forth.
Risk management structure/framework is a series of elements and components which provide the platform, organisational
Understanding the types of disasters for which the community is susceptible is essential for emergency preparedness (Nies & McEwen, 2011). All communities are susceptible to man-made disasters; terrorism, fires, and mass transit accidents; and emergency preparedness is essential. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is responsible for disaster planning. Assessment, Predictability and Prevention For the purpose of this paper, the surrounding communities of Central Pennsylvania will be assessed.... ...