Emergency management / 18 posts found
Emergency Preparedness Kit: Lifeline during Disaster
Emergency Preparedness Kit: Lifeline during Disaster During an emergency situation or a disaster, it is very helpful to have an extra supply of survival materials. A supply of survival materials may include, first aid kits, medicines, food and water primarily and even money. It is also ideal to have supplies sufficient for the next seventy two hours, equivalent to three days, while other members of the family, rescuers or emergency responders are focusing their attention to people with urgent necessities. Whatever the nature of the emergency situation, it is best to keep an emergency kit always. Surprisingly, the items […]
Be A Part of Florida Emergency Preparedness Association
Florida, the state where golden beaches brilliantly shine and flocked by people, where different cultures collide and where economic growth never ceases. But Florida, as flourishing at its name, is also a target of threats in diverse forms. Situated at the South Eastern part of the continental United States, it is frequently visited by atmospheric disturbances. And with a blossoming economy, man-made disasters and technological failure are also threatening organizations. How it is formed It is in this light that the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association was formed. The Florida Emergency Preparedness Association is the brain child of established emergency preparedness […]
School’s Emergency Response Hook-Up with Authorities
In these times of uncertainty, emergency response is a very crucial aspect especially in public places and establishments like hospitals, public transport systems, banks and even in schools. An emergency response system must start with the officials of the school. They must coordinate with local authorities. In fact, this is where the emergency response relationships are established. What is an emergency response system An emergency response system or plan is a systematic arrangement of activities related to the preparation, responding, evacuation, first aid, survival strategies and other life saving activities in case of disasters and natural calamities such as earthquake, […]
Emergency Planning: Focusing on Preparation
Emergency Planning: Focusing on Preparation Have you been asked by these questions before? What”s inside your fridge right now? Is your dog food or cat food edible by humans? Do you have an emergency meeting place for your family? Who ís going to get your kids in school, in case, you did not make it? Do you even have dogs at home? Well, these questions could be some what intimidating, privacy intruding, and all the more, unusual for you to answer. But, if you are familiar with emergency planning, you will instantly know that the inquirer may be talking your […]
How to Build an Emergency preparedness kit with the Canadian Red Cross
The Mission of Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness or CCEP is one of the many emergency agencies in North America that upholds awareness of appropriate, timely and practical training for emergency preparedness of family, companies, private and public organization. The Centre is operating under a non-profit model. The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness believes that the ultimate weapon against disaster is knowledge and skills. Get to know more about the organization and learn how you can be a big part of their activities. Mission Statement of the Organization According to the mission statement of […]
Family Survival Guide: Finding Water in the Wild
Surviving in the wild is a no reality TV adventure. According to US stats, there have been a significant number of deaths related to being lost in the woods or wilderness. Family members, particularly, love to spend holidays nature trekking. But how do you find food and survive in a place there are no faucets, no department stores, and no cell phone signals, if lost in the wilderness, what is your family survival guide. Are you even prepared? Here are some practical tips In order for your family to survive in the wilderness, here are some practical tips you can […]
What is emergency management?
Emergency management can only become effective if there is unity in an organization’s disaster management team. It is said to be the core of the company’s survival in case of crisis, a school’s first aid during an emergency or the only lifeline for your family during a disaster. Although the risks involved are vast and the cost of planning is enormous, your team can actually make the most out of your disaster planning by identifying common problems and challenges. If the organization fails to identify and deal with these problems accordingly, the disaster plan itself can even become a risk. […]
Lightning Emergency Management
Preparing the Family With Lightning Emergency Management Emergency management is also called disaster management. It is the discipline or system of managing and preventing the risks brought about by economic or organizational crisis, natural and accidental disasters. Emergency management is a very complex process. It involves rebuilding, supporting and preparing the society when human-caused or natural catastrophes occur such as typhoon, hurricanes, earthquake or even common the common lightning storm. The disabled community is also given special attention especially when it comes to evacuation. In the State of Colorado, United States of America, lightning is the number 1 killer. In […]
