necessary and important for library managers to carry out disaster drills and exercise. Drills will keep the disaster plan current and fresh in the minds of library staff. Disasters are unpredictable;
Disaster Reaction Response is the immediate reaction to disaster. It may occur as the disaster is anticipated, as well as soon after it begins. Hence, reaction is the initial response to an emergency. In this stage, actions to deal with the disaster event take place (Coombs and Holladay). This action protects staff and patrons in emergency and equipped them with the knowledge and skills to function effectively and efficiently in the event of disasters. Aburuki states that the response stage leads to actions being taken to protect staff
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According to Buchanan, this component of the disaster plan must be organized and prepared very carefully. It should also be noted that the recovery processes can be quite time consuming while others may recover in a short period (Brown). This stage of the plan can determine the failure or success of the recovery effort. For example, July 27, 1997, Fort Collins, Colorado, suffered flash flooding and, in a period of four hours, received 6.5 inches of rain. The Morgan University Library was hit hard. All the bound journals housed in the library were damaged and had to be removed from the building, as were all the monographs located on the lower level. Afterward many subject disciplines had no materials available for researchers. Although, the disaster struck three weeks before the fall semester, the university president mandated that all buildings damaged must be operational by the first day of classes, unfortunately Morgan Library was the hardest hit building on campus. Most importantly the library was able to go into recovery mode immediately after the disaster because they see the value in having a Disaster Management Plan (Alire). She further state that not only did the library's disaster recovery team have a disaster plan and recovery document, but it also had gone through disaster recovery practice drills. Even more important, several members of the team had served as presenters at disaster-planning workshops earlier in the year. Morgan Library staff was prepared for the disaster which facilitate an effective recovery process. In this case, the recovery process will allow the library to resume its function after a disaster. During this stage of the disaster management plan library managers carries out the salvaging and repairing of library
The recovery process starts as the initial response effort slows down. Recovery actions are taken to help the public and city to return to normal everyday life. The recovery process requires a contribution from everyone. In the short term, recovery is an extension of the response phase in which basic services and functions are restored. In the long term, recovery is a restoration of both the personal lives of individuals and the livelihood of the community. (Homeland Security, 2008)
It was striking in New Orleans in July 2004. Unfortunately, this exercise was not successful because of three reasons: the funding was cut off for the follow-up to the exercise, while planning it became evident that multiple workshops would be required, and the issue for medication for hurricane Katrina victims was not finalized. A scenario-based planning exercise process was quite effective. As Katrina approached, state officials knew they were not prepared enough, and it had not been completed. However, after the exercise, the government and local originations have learned how to prepare and practice in emergency
Both man-made and natural disasters are often devastating, resource draining and disruptive. Having a basic plan ready for these types of disaster events is key to the success of executing and implementing, as well as assessing the aftermath. There are many different ways to create an emergency operations plan (EOP) to encompass a natural and/or man-made disaster, including following the six stage planning process, collection of information, and identification of threats and hazards. The most important aspect of the US emergency management system in preparing for, mitigating, and responding to man-made and natural disasters is the creation, implementation and assessment of a community’s EOP.
Their role is to ensure that those who help in the recovery are trained to respond to any such disaster.
The Florida Catastrophic Planning (FLCP) Initiative was conducted under the auspices of the National Catastrophic Planning Process (CPP), as mandated by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which was amended by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007. The Act of 2007 expanded the roles and responsibilities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in preparing for catastrophes as a result of the dismal response to Hurricane Katrina (Ruback et al., 2010). FEMA was given specific requirements to better prepare for catastrophic disasters and the FLCP planning process embodies one the first major tests of the CCP.
Perry, R. W., & Lindell, M. K. (2007). Disaster Response. In W. L. Waugh, & K. Tiernery, Emergency Management: Principles and Practice for Local Government (pp. 162-163). Washington D.C.: International City/County Management Association.
Tasked by the ACF, our team of disaster case managers and responders are on the scene within 72 hours of its start. From there, ACF Immediate Disaster Case Management (ACF IDCM) starts meeting with those suffering from the disaster to fully access what is needed for a proper recovery. While tasked by the ACF, the IDCM program is completely self-sufficient while receiving support from BCFS EMD’s Incident Management Team. Through BCFS’ support, the program is provided complete operations, logistics and planning support to meet its
The Museum is to convene a Disaster Response meeting in three (3) days with representatives from as many of the provincial agencies in attendance as possible.
FEMA has five strategic priorities: “Be survivor-centric in mission and program delivery, Become an expeditionary organization, Posture and build capability for catastrophic disasters, Enable disaster risk reduction nationally, and Strengthen FEMA’s organizational foundation” (FEMA.gov). All of these priorities would be put to the test with upcoming trouble. Another huge disaster which tested FEMA’s abilities was the post-tropical storm named Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy destroyed the East Coast of the United States. This storm had first
Situational awareness by the emergency managers had recognized the scope of the disaster and had coordinated the response actions of various agencies and their personnel. Upon completion of response activities, response personnel were demobilized from the area. The recovery phase began once the search and rescue operations in the response phase was complete. Numerous agencies and personnel assisted the citizens of Joplin and the affected households. Reconstruction began as structures determined as unsafe were demolished and damaged structures were repaired.
Walters (2010) explained in the wake of serious disasters, FEMA will initially deploy a cadre of disaster assistance reservists to help local officials take a first cut at establishing long-range recovery strategies and needs. For example, in the wake of Katrina, FEMA officials helped communities develop and pursue long-range recovery goals, which included helping communities track down the resources outside of FEMA’S direct control, and in Iowa City, FEMA worked with city officials on preparing grant applications, which led to a $25 million grant to aid in two recovery priorities (Walters,
During a disaster employees may feel a conflict between their desire to help the facility and their personal responsibilities. It is important for the facility to support their employees, but maintain a plan that will keep patents safe. By alternating responsibilities and maintaining open communication, barriers to reporting may be reduced. During a disaster employees may be afraid. For a plan to be successful, the facility must do all it can to reduce the fear and anxiety the employee may be experiencing, this way they may perform at their best and provide the best care possible.
Disaster Recovery Planning is the critical factor that can prevent headaches or nightmares experienced by an organization in times of disaster. Having a disaster recovery plan marks the difference between organizations that can successfully manage crises with minimal cost, effort and with maximum speed, and those organizations that cannot. By having back-up plans, not only for equipment and network recovery, but also detailed disaster recovery plans that precisely outline what steps each person involved in recovery efforts should undertake, an organization can improve their recovery time and minimize the disrupted time for their normal business functions. Thus it is essential that disaster recovery plans are carefully laid out and carefully updated regularly. Part of the plan should include a system where regular training occurs for network engineers and managers. In the disaster recovery process extra attention should also be paid to training any new employees who will have a critical role in this function. Also, the plan should require having the appropriate people actually practice what they would do to help recover business function should a disaster occur. Some organizations find it helpful to do this on a quarterly or semi-annual basis so that the plan stays current with the organization’s needs.
Education of all personnel is key. Simulations like the Franklin County are great sources. Schools, hospitals, public and private companies to consider preforming drills or simulations in preparation for disasters such as. Many counties have such drills which sometime involve local hospitals, emergency personnel, and local high school students acting like victims with certain issues like head injury, burns, and other injuries which can occur. The television and radios do emergency testing which reminds watchers monthly the sound and the protocol that occurs in an emergency.
The purpose of this paper is to discuss potential disasters that could affect a community and cause mass causalities. Further discussion will include who is responsible for the management preparedness, what barriers must be considered and finally this paper will discuss the health care facilities role in emergency supplies and care of the patient in a disaster situation.