If I were to ever be involved in an volcanic eruption, my first initial action would be to take shelter, or try to evacuate the area that’s potentially hazardous. This is something that no one prepares for if they aren't around volcanoes, but anything could happen in todays world. Its always best to have an evacuation plan for yourself and your family no matter the situation. There are many ways you could prepare. You should always make sure that you have emergency food and water. You should…
The Emergency Support Function (ESF) is part of the National Response Framework (NRF) totaling in sixteen different Emergency Support Functions “acting as a guide to how the Nation responds to all types of disasters and emergencies; it is built on scalable, flexible, and adaptable concepts identified in the National Incident Management System to align key roles and responsibilities across the Nation” (Homeland Security, 2013, p. 3). “ESF #2 – Communications supports the restoration of…
specific regulation and safe working practices and procedures that apply to their work activities? When working in a mechanical workshop there are countless hazards and potential risks lurking around the corner just waiting to happen. Therefore the UK government has set out numerous regulations not only to minimise potential risks and hazards but to also ensure that the issue does not happen in the first place. These regulations are there to save lives and to ensure the 247 protection of workers…
how to handle threats, hazards or disasters. Emergency management is a process that involves planning, training, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery from threats or hazards. These threats or hazards can include terrorism, fire, tornadoes, flooding etc. Emergency plans are put in place to prevent loss or damage. Emergency plans have to be created and upgraded to map out how to respond to ongoing or potential dangers. The plan has to include options for hazards and disasters…
Why Is This Plan Important? LoveU2Pieces is committed to giving families living with autism spectrum disorders the time, support and opportunities they need to raise healthy, successful children in a strong, supportive environment. In an emergency, it is prudent to have a plan in place to lessen the damage the organization endures. LoveU2Pieces needs to be able to respond accurately, promptly, and confidently in a time of a crisis. Reacting in an appropriate and efficient manner will allow…
There are many important aspects to the U.S. Emergency Management System. Alleviating, relieving, and preparing to efficiently respond to man-made and natural disasters is essential to prevent additional losses, heartaches, casualties, affliction, harm and more emergencies. FEMA (2010) published a comprehensive preparedness guide that serves as the foundation for tribal, local, territorial and state emergency planning in the United States. FEMA (2010) wrote that the guide integrates concepts…
According to Week 1 lectures, a public health disaster is “an event that overwhelms local resources and services beyond those generally needed to respond to emergency situations”. An effective healthcare response requires evidence and information to meet various and often unpredictable eventualities. The public health department should facilitate rapid assessment of adverse health outcomes, availability of healthcare infrastructure, appropriate organizational strategies, and selection of…
Preparing your home and property for storm damage is important. Just about every region has some type of weather event that can cause damage. This essay will focus on hurricane damage, wind damage, hail damage, tornado damage, cold damage, heat damage and how to prepare for each. Hurricanes can cause extreme damage and require the most preparation since the destruction they cause is widespread, and the severe winds can last for hours. A home in a hurricane prone area needs to be well fortified,…
One Is None and Two Is One: Do You Believe In Redundancy Redundancy is often times called the best backup plan. Nevertheless, there are limits to just how many items you can carry, because you fear one may become lost, broken or in some cases, is not the exact tool or material for the job. Where Redundancy Is Important Survival packs for each member of the group or family is important. If a member becomes separated from the group or family that person needs the supplies, tools, and materials…
P1: Natural disasters have occured since the creation of the Earth and its enviornment. Sometimes they happen because it is earth’s way of releasing the stress and pressure that has been exerted onto it wether it was caused by humans or itself. Either way, these disasters can produce a multitude of negative effects towards the natural resources and life on Earth. P2: Sierra Leone is a particularly small nation located on the west section of Africa. This nation maybe small, but it contains about…