The National Response Framework (NRF) is help prepare the national, state, and local governments to respond to the small scale incident to a large scale incidents that involve all levels of government. These events can be natural disasters, man-made disasters, or terrorist attacks. While preparing for these events the NRF helps prepare the whole community to be ready. These preparations are flexible as different areas of the nation will experience different events with different types of…
Boston creates mitigation measures for each one of its natural hazards that impact/can impact the city. The mitigation measures consist of codes, policies, regulations that serve a specific purpose for the natural hazard they are assigned to. For example, winter storm hazard mitigation measures for Boston include snow disposal services, sidewalk clearance, snow event communications, and fire hydrant location mapping. Each mitigation measure works to fight against the damage that the hazard…
enhancements being used by emergency room (ER) physicians, I would reflect on the arguments for and against cognitive enhancements in general. I would then reflect on how these arguments impact the specific case at hand. The profession of a physician, more specifically and ER physician, is overseen by three organizations that are authorized to grant board-certified physicians in emergency medicine: the American Board of Emergency Medicine, the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency medicine and…
their apartment. Mobile homes are impossible to make safe rooms for, so when there is a tornado warning, get out of the mobile home as soon as possible and find a nearby shelter. Once safe rooms or safe areas have been prepared, it is essential that emergency kits are created a stored in the safe rooms. A basic safe room should include food, water, first aid supplies, clothes toiletries, flashlights, batteries, dust masks, duct tape, plastic sheets, wrenches/ pliers to turn off utilities,…
thing for sure, there has to be a consideration for all laws and policies when constructing a comprehensive plan for each community. When planners are discussing recovery and mitigation strategies, they have to consider both as the same. They do go hand in hand together. Schwab notes that when proper mitigation efforts have been defined in a plan that the recovery strategies will benefit the recovery efforts (p.24). Of course, when discussing the two areas during the planning process, they are…
Pennsylvania Hospital is known to have been the first hospital in the American colonies and is the oldest hospital in the United States. It’s core values are excellence, integrity, diversity, professionalism, individual opportunity, teamwork and collaboration, and tradition. During my internship, I have worked in various parts of the hospital…
Wind Damage Repairs in Greater Oklahoma City Area Even though a gust of cool wind is desirable on a hot day, strong winds can create a number of disasters. Depending on the strength and speed of the wind, it can uproot trees, damage porch lights, and even shatter windows. Moreover, strong, cool winds can also be indicators of bad weather. Whenever you feel a refreshing breeze coming in, it’s possible that a strong storm, hurricane, or tornado is brewing. When you encounter severely high winds,…
provide the best medical care possible. We will continually update citizens with news about this zombie outbreak, by television, radio, and sirens. This will notify citizens of where to go and what do. Please avoid using any landlines or cell phones. “Emergency responders need to have…
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…
The 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook was created by the transportation departments of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. It was written for firefighters, police and any other emergency service personnel that may arrive on the scene of an accident involving the transportation of dangerous goods. This guide is intended to help responders identify the specific material hazards and inform them of how to keep not only themselves but the public as well safe. This book is helpful during…