Special event planning for the emergency manager

Peter T. Gaynor

Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, 2009, vol. 4, issue 1, 14-21

Abstract: In the domain of emergency management and homeland security there is a lack of a formal planning process at the local level when it comes to special event planning. The unique nature of special event planning demands an understanding of the planning process for both traditional and non-traditional planning partners. This understanding will make certain that local governments apply due diligence when planning for the safety of the public. This paper offers a practical roadmap for planning at the local level. It will address those ‘special events’ that are beyond routine local events but not of a sufficient scale to be granted National Special Security Event status. Due to the infrequency of ‘special events’ in most communities, it is imperative that deliberate planning takes place. Upon conclusion, the reader will be able to construct a planning process tailored to the needs of their community, guide both traditional and non-traditional planning partners through the planning process, determine priorities, explore alternatives, plan for contingencies, conduct a confirmation brief, facilitate operations and assemble an after-action report and improvement plan.

Keywords: special event planning; collaboration; due diligence; public safety (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M1 M10 M12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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