The Hierarchy of Emergency Preparedness

Rob Drake ()

Chapter Chapter 3 in Safeguarding Homeland Security, 2009, pp 31-40 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The mayor of Beaverton promoted cooperation between organizations and through use of technology to prepare for disasters. Local police and fire personnel participate on each other’s calls to develop a cooperative relationship. Regional emergency response organizations, including public, private, non-profits, and volunteer groups, have been developed. Volunteer groups play an important role in emergency response and recovery efforts and plans. During a major flood in 1996, a church staffed a flood information and referral line. The region has developed region-wide plans and procedures for disaster response. Interoperable communications now enable emergency responders from the region to communicate during a disaster.

Keywords: Homeland Security; Emergency Preparedness; Organizational Cooperation; Special District; Washington County (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0371-6_3

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