DEMS 2700 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Operations Plan, Version Control, Mass Media

• School: York University
• Department: Disaster and Emergency Management
• Course: DEMS 2700
• Professor: Jack L. Rozdilsky

Document Summary

Chapter 5: preparedness quiz notes: page 277, section - government preparedness / the eop, before an eop (emergency operations plan) is created, what must be performed, a hazard risk analysis must be performed. The tabletop exercise follows a narrative hypothetical scenario predesigned to analyze a specific range of functions outlined in the eop (such as a hazardous materials incident). work because they remove stress and time limits from the situation. Watches are issued so that recipients may begin taking precautionary measures as far in advance as possible, even though there is a significant chance that the event may not materialize. Introduction: disaster preparedness defined as actions taken in advance of a disaster to ensure adequate response to its impacts, and the relief and recovery from its consequences is performed to eliminate the need for any last-minute actions. Government preparedness: the diverse range of government preparedness actions may be grouped into five general categories: planning, exercise, training, equipment, and statutory authority.