National Wilderness Preservation System

The Office of Homeland Security (OHS) was created eleven days after the events of September 11, 2001 with the purpose to oversee and coordinate a national strategy to protect the United States against terrorism and act as a responder to any future attacks. In November 2002, Congress passed the Homeland Security Act of 2002 which resulted in the largest government reorganization in the history of the US with- the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Some of the functions DHS…

Emergency Management Exercises This paper will focus on recognizing the importance of emergency management exercises when faced by hazards. These are essential methods that one must practice when dealing with emergency management. Furthermore, these are critical steps that groups, organizations and communities must consider in order to be prepare to handle an emergency. One must realize that many regions throughout the state are exposed or have a history of being exposed to disasters, this is…

communication systems is slowly gaining momentum. Oxendine & Waters (2014) suggest that limited improvements have been made that improve two-way communication between citizens and emergency managers. Similarly, Bartoli, Fantacci, Gei, Marabissi, & Micciullo (2015) argue a novel tool that functionally integrates common components used today: a new Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) system, suitable wireless sensor networks (WSNs), social network tools, and data gathering and analysis systems. These…

Based upon OSHA’s Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers(OSHA 3249-08N 2006) and ATSDR’s Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents(HSEES 2001), PPE recommended for hospital first receivers is Level C+ (Level C with additional respiratory protection), and consists of; 1) A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) with chemical cartridges, 2) A chemically resistant suit, 3) Double gloves, and, 4) Chemically resistant boots.…

PROMULGATION STATEMENT/LETTER To All Recipients: This letter is written to convey the Emergency Operations Plan for the County of Okaloosa in the northwest region of Florida. It will provide a foundation for the use in performing emergency functions during a major disaster or an emergency in the county. This Emergency Operations Plan includes the four phases of emergency management. The four phases are: Prevention – the activities that help reduce or eliminate the probability of an incident,…

MAJ Rivers served with excellence as the CDID MP Material Branch Chief in a Lieutenant Colonel position normally held by Command Selected List MP Battalion Commanders. He developed multiple staff processes to ensure the efficiency in the management of capability and training development in the three disciplines of the Military Police Corps consisting of Police Operations, Detainee Operations and Security Mobility Support. His efforts resulted in three Programs of Record and ten documents…

The NRC's mission is to regulate the nation's civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. The NRC's regulatory mission covers three main areas. (United States Regulatory Commission, 2017) • Reactors – Commercial reactors for generating electric power and research and test reactors used for research, testing, and training • Materials – Uses of…

So what is the Incident Operational Period, and who is responsible for establishing its various period? Overall the Incident Operational Period is part of the larger picture of the Incident Command Process, which helps establish goals that further break down and incident. It is the Incident Commander who is ultimately responsible for establishing these periods, based on what is happening at the incident scene, and what measures will need to be taken in order to further deescalate the incident as…

in a way that can be applied specifically to a population, and that can prompt action to build-upon and take stock of the concept. This is accomplished by first, altering the definition of disaster from the generic physical impacts that disrupt a system to an inclusive definition that ties together the society, potentially damaging event, and items like economy which…

The National Response Framework (NSF) gives specific guidance on how a nation responds to emergencies and national disasters. The framework is developed on flexible, adjustable and accessible concepts as laid down by the system of National Incident Management to align the major responsibilities and roles across the authorities of our nation (Durant, 2007), (2013). The framework has 14 core capabilities that clearly outlines the best practices as well as the respective authorities for incident…