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OUR CHALLENGE

Emergency Planning

Emergency planning excluded emergency planners and was put in the hands of a consortium of medical doctors and politicians, yet half the battle in a pandemic is to manage the logistical, social and economic consequences. Natural hazard impacts are becoming fiercer, more extensive and more frequent.

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An Interview with FEMA Region X Administrator

Disaster Zone Podcast

We also delve into what makes FEMA Region 10 unique in its own way, from the people, hazards and approaches to emergency management. Logistics for instance, will be a huge challenge following a subduction earthquake that impacts all the states in his territory.

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Alaska Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

Alaska is a huge state with many different hazards and challenges. As Director, he provides executive leadership of the Division, ensuring it leads the way in homeland security and emergency management to foster a prepared, resilient Alaska capable of meeting the needs of its communities and citizens in response to all-hazards events.

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Planning for Disaster Debris Removal

Disaster Zone Podcast

Debris can come in all shapes and sizes to include cars, houses and hazardous materials. We explore all the different aspects of debris management and how governments and agencies can become better prepared for disasters by having debris contracts in place before a disaster impacts their community.

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September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Community Ready to Respond to a Severe Weather Event or Emergency?

National Fire Protection Association

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

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Emergency Response Planning Tasks

MHA Consulting

Emergency response team (ERT) members should receive training on all aspects of the job they’ll be expected to perform in an emergency. It is the known place where all interested parties can report on the status of a recovery. Training is critical to ensure team members’ safety and effectiveness in an emergency.

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Emergency Response Planning Tasks

MHA Consulting

Emergency response team (ERT) members should receive training on all aspects of the job they’ll be expected to perform in an emergency. It is the known place where all interested parties can report on the status of a recovery. Training is critical to ensure team members’ safety and effectiveness in an emergency.