Natural hazard

of existing vulnerability assessments is that vulnerability quantification methods are not necessarily developed in a way that mirrors the theoretical foundations behind the framework, such as the risk/hazard theory, political economy, and political ecology. These theories examine how natural hazards impacts in a community are determined by everyday patterns of social interaction, social organization and unequal access to resources (Warf 1997; Eakin and Luers 2006; Sheppard 2011), and often…

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…

Demographics of Social Vulnerability It is important to ensure that the emergency management agency take all hazards and vulnerabilities in to consideration when planning for a disaster. Disasters occur when an extreme event exceeds a community’s ability to cope with that event (Lindell, Prater, & Perry, 2006, p. 153). Hazard exposure, physical vulnerability, and social vulnerability should specifically be taken into consideration because they can have dire effects on the impact in the disaster.…

they may face in a possible terrorist attack. “Risk is commonly thought of as a product of a threat or hazard, the vulnerability of a community or facility to a threat or hazard, and the resulting consequences that may impact the community or facility” (Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Guide, 2012, pg. 1). Each community or jurisdiction needs to come up with a Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) guide in order to identify and assess the risks and…

Introduction Disaster management is a complex activity which includes pre and post disaster activities. Pre disaster activities are those of mitigation and preparedness, post disaster activities are those of response and recovery (Clary 1985; Prater & Lindell 2000; Haddow, Bullock and Coppola et al., 2008). Taken together these activities are referred, by emergency management practitioners and scholars, as (a four phases) the comprehensive emergency management cycle which comprises four phases…

During this week’s readings, you will learn about human response to hazards, disasters, emergencies, or catastrophes. For this assignment, discuss how you think you would respond to a hurricane, a terrorist incident, and a home fire. How are your natural responses similar or different from the guidelines provided in the text? Why do you think these similarities and differences occur? As a resident of a hurricane prone area, we prepare by stocking up on supplies like food, water, toiletries, and…

not sure where the Emergency Plan is for your work place, ask your supervisor for a copy. Your interpretation of this plan will come from an understanding of hazards in the workplace, and how they will be managed.12 In this way, emergencies such as fire, explosions, medical emergencies, situations involving hazardous chemicals, natural disasters and potential factors such as bomb threats or armed confrontation or intruders are all accounted for. 12 Furthermore, your interpretation of this…

Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (MT DES) and Yellowstone County Department of Emergency Services fulfills their responsibilities as stated in Montana Code Annotated (MCA) Title 10, Chapter 3. Montana state code requires that the state assists the districts, and local communities with emergency management. Montana Code Annotated (MCA) Title 10, Chapter 3; Part 301, is the main coordinating policy document for emergency management by state government. MT DES is responsible for the…

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 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…