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most important things emergency managers must take into account are changes in society, technology, the economy, demographics, and civil life. This indicates an emergency manager must identify the likelihood of different environmental changes and hazards and the demographics and socioeconomic status of their…

1. What is mitigation? Mitigation is being prepared in reducing the risk people and property from hazards. Mitigation is all about by having a plan of action in a time of need. It’s all about being ready for a disaster than not be ready for one. If a disaster occurs mitigation is about having all resources applicable for the citizens of America. Mitigation is not one plan fits all hazards it’s a lengthy and costly process. 2. What are the goals and objectives of mitigation? The goals and…

The Furniture Refinishing Company in this module has several potential hazards that his/her employees may be exposed to. Just upon initial observation, there are major issues concerning the Company’s three designated working areas: (1) “Paint Stripping,” (2) “Sanding,” (3) “Staining and Varnishing.” The one common area of concern faced by the above described work areas (1-3) revolve around inhalation. There is also a high possibility of chemical ingestion within all three aforementioned areas.…

Local Efforts in Risk Assessment and Hazard Mitigation Disasters can happen without warning and cause a significant loss of life property and critical infrastructure. These types of disasters can have a significant, if not deadly impact on a local community’s economic, environmental and social well-being. The use of hazard mitigation and risk assessment allows action to be taken by the necessary entities that will allow communities to be more resilient in the wake of disaster (DHS, 2014). In…

Defining hazards in a jurisdiction is an integral part of planning in emergency management. There are many hazards that a city should plan for to be better prepared for the moment that hazards occur. Building a hazard mitigation plan using the most up to date modeling systems are beneficial for public safety and the city in the long run, sas using the Federal Emergency Management Agencies Hazus system. The City of Everett, Washington has its own emergency management office. The emergency…

in use by federal, state and local governments. There are three different types of EOP formats traditional function format, emergency support function and agency/ department focused function. Each community must decide which one is right for the hazards within their scope of capabilities. The Promulgation Statement/Letter, informs agencies of the intentions of action that a community intend to take these actions include: prevention, with preparedness, response efforts and recovery activities.…

There are various phases of disasters: Mitigation Mitigation can be defined as arrangements that are conducted before a disaster occurs in order to reduce the adverse effects and damages (Cliff, 2007). It is the process of identifying the potential hazards that affect country or region and on that basis, the various strategies and decisions are taken and implemented. It reduces damage effects for emergencies. Taking an insurance for home or factory is an example of mitigation.…

Chapter 5Discussion of Results, Recommendations and Conclusions 5.1 Introduction This study is a qualitative study that highlights the general safety of the operations of handling and storage of dangerous goods. it aims at highlighting the practices on the ground versus the prescribed practices according to the safety practices that Namport subscribes to. Hence analyzing whether or not there is a need for improvement in their safety standards and practices. Accumulation of data and finding was…

Act, 1993, requires the employer to bring about and maintain, as far as reasonably practicable, a work environment that is safe and without risk to the health of the workers. This means that the employer must ensure that the workplace is free of hazards, which may cause injury, damage or disease. Where this is not possible, the employer must inform workers of these dangers, how they may be prevented, and how to work safely, and provide other protective measures for a safe workplace. It is not…

Ambush-Protected vehicle (MRAP) The Purpose of this paper is to address the Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle and its fielding issues, all its hazards. This paper will also talk about the efforts to mitigate the hazards from current usage in the field. The protection this vehicle can provide almost doesn’t out way the lives it can take with the hazards involved with it. Some background on the MRAP and what it was made for. The MRAP was designed in a way to help defeat some of…