Natural disasters are dangerous and many times random. It is important to have response plans in place to provide a structure for emergency personnel. In these situations it is important to have a command structure in place. Its at these times we rely on the preparedness plans that are in place and put them into action. Tornados are to be considered Catastrophic Disasters and would rely on that annex to help create a framework for the emergency personnel. Usually in cases where you have a Tornado as a natural disaster, local resources will be depleted and the governor will be called in for assistance (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2008).
The Department of Homeland Security coordinates the Catastrophic Annex. In a situation where a tornado …show more content…
During a tornado people could have been hurt where they required simple first aid or more urgent medical needs. Houses are more likely to be torn down and unsafe and this will require emergency shelter for these now homeless people. Many times the area where they get food and water is contaminated due to flooding or chemical releases. In circumstances like this food, water and shelter may need to be provided (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2008).
Tornados can toss cars, trees, mobile home and etc. around like they are nothing. Many times search and rescue can be required for citizens who may have left their cars to avoid the tornado but now are unable to be located. This also includes people who are in crumpled buildings and unable to get out. They could be hurt or unable to call out for assistance. The local level usually handles search and rescue since that would require immediate attention that even with the fastest response time the government may not be able to send (Federal Emergency Management Agency, …show more content…
By assessing damage we can learn where we need resources and how many. This is vastly important since this information will dictate if a state of emergency is required. Many tornados can bare touch down and others can wreak havoc for miles. We must make sure that emergency calls are prioritized. It’s important for multiple victims and more hazardous situations to be taken care of first. In these circumstances we have to make sure those in critical need are first and foremost especially in a situation where resources and personnel are running low (McCaslin,
The Department of Homeland Security coordinates the Catastrophic Annex. In a situation where a tornado …show more content…
During a tornado people could have been hurt where they required simple first aid or more urgent medical needs. Houses are more likely to be torn down and unsafe and this will require emergency shelter for these now homeless people. Many times the area where they get food and water is contaminated due to flooding or chemical releases. In circumstances like this food, water and shelter may need to be provided (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2008).
Tornados can toss cars, trees, mobile home and etc. around like they are nothing. Many times search and rescue can be required for citizens who may have left their cars to avoid the tornado but now are unable to be located. This also includes people who are in crumpled buildings and unable to get out. They could be hurt or unable to call out for assistance. The local level usually handles search and rescue since that would require immediate attention that even with the fastest response time the government may not be able to send (Federal Emergency Management Agency, …show more content…
By assessing damage we can learn where we need resources and how many. This is vastly important since this information will dictate if a state of emergency is required. Many tornados can bare touch down and others can wreak havoc for miles. We must make sure that emergency calls are prioritized. It’s important for multiple victims and more hazardous situations to be taken care of first. In these circumstances we have to make sure those in critical need are first and foremost especially in a situation where resources and personnel are running low (McCaslin,