Download or read book Hurricane Isaac After action Report and Improvement Plan written by Louisiana. Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hurricane Ike After Action Report written by Beck Disaster Recovery and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evidence Based Practice for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When communities face complex public health emergencies, state local, tribal, and territorial public health agencies must make difficult decisions regarding how to effectively respond. The public health emergency preparedness and response (PHEPR) system, with its multifaceted mission to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from public health emergencies, is inherently complex and encompasses policies, organizations, and programs. Since the events of September 11, 2001, the United States has invested billions of dollars and immeasurable amounts of human capital to develop and enhance public health emergency preparedness and infrastructure to respond to a wide range of public health threats, including infectious diseases, natural disasters, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear events. Despite the investments in research and the growing body of empirical literature on a range of preparedness and response capabilities and functions, there has been no national-level, comprehensive review and grading of evidence for public health emergency preparedness and response practices comparable to those utilized in medicine and other public health fields. Evidence-Based Practice for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response reviews the state of the evidence on PHEPR practices and the improvements necessary to move the field forward and to strengthen the PHEPR system. This publication evaluates PHEPR evidence to understand the balance of benefits and harms of PHEPR practices, with a focus on four main areas of PHEPR: engagement with and training of community-based partners to improve the outcomes of at-risk populations after public health emergencies; activation of a public health emergency operations center; communication of public health alerts and guidance to technical audiences during a public health emergency; and implementation of quarantine to reduce the spread of contagious illness.
Download or read book After action Report and Improvement Plan written by Louisiana. Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and published by . This book was released on 2009* with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Katrina Effect written by William M. Taylor and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On August 29th 2005, the headwaters of Hurricane Katrina's storm-surge arrived at New Orleans, the levees broke and the city was inundated. Perhaps no other disaster of the 21st century has so captured the global media's attention and featured in the 'imagination of disaster' like Katrina. The Katrina Effect charts the important ethical territory that underscores thinking about disaster and the built environment globally. Given the unfolding of recent events, disasters are acquiring original and complex meanings. This is partly because of the global expansion and technological interaction of urban societies in which the multiple and varied impacts of disasters are recognized. These meanings pose significant new problems for civil society: what becomes of public accountability, egalitarianism and other democratic ideals in the face of catastrophe? This collection of critical essays assesses the storm's global impact on overlapping urban, social and political imaginaries. Given the coincidence and 'perfect storm' of environmental, geo-political and economic challenges facing liberal democratic societies, communities will come under increasing strain to preserve and restore social fabric while affording all citizens equal opportunity in determining the forms that future cities and communities will take. Today, 21st century economic neo-liberalism, global warming or recent theories of 'urban vulnerability' and resilience provide key new contexts for understanding the meaning and legacy of Katrina.
Download or read book State of Disaster written by Craig E. Colten and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State of Disaster: A Historical Geography of Louisiana’s Land Loss Crisis explores Louisiana’s protracted efforts to restore and protect its coastal marshes, nearly always with minimal regard for the people displaced by those efforts. As Craig E. Colten shows, the state’s coastal restoration plan seeks to protect cities and industry but sacrifices the coastal dwellers who have maintained their presence in this perilous place for centuries. This historical geography examines in turn the adaptive capacity of those living through repeated waves of calamity; the numerous disjointed environmental management regimes that contributed to the current crisis; the cartographic visualizations of land loss used to activate public coastal policy; and the phases of public input that nevertheless failed to give voice to the citizens most impacted by various environmental management strategies. In closing, Colten situates Louisiana’s experience within broader discussions of climate change and recovery from repeated crises.
Download or read book After Action Report for Hurricane Hugo written by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Charleston District and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina written by and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The objective of this report is to identify and establish a roadmap on how to do that, and lay the groundwork for transforming how this Nation- from every level of government to the private sector to individual citizens and communities - pursues a real and lasting vision of preparedness. To get there will require significant change to the status quo, to include adjustments to policy, structure, and mindset"--P. 2.
Download or read book Hurricane Gloria After Action Report written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Energy and Water Development Appropriations for 2014 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 1656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Programs and Services written by National Library of Medicine (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evidence Based Practice for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-11-28 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When communities face complex public health emergencies, state local, tribal, and territorial public health agencies must make difficult decisions regarding how to effectively respond. The public health emergency preparedness and response (PHEPR) system, with its multifaceted mission to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from public health emergencies, is inherently complex and encompasses policies, organizations, and programs. Since the events of September 11, 2001, the United States has invested billions of dollars and immeasurable amounts of human capital to develop and enhance public health emergency preparedness and infrastructure to respond to a wide range of public health threats, including infectious diseases, natural disasters, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear events. Despite the investments in research and the growing body of empirical literature on a range of preparedness and response capabilities and functions, there has been no national-level, comprehensive review and grading of evidence for public health emergency preparedness and response practices comparable to those utilized in medicine and other public health fields. Evidence-Based Practice for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response reviews the state of the evidence on PHEPR practices and the improvements necessary to move the field forward and to strengthen the PHEPR system. This publication evaluates PHEPR evidence to understand the balance of benefits and harms of PHEPR practices, with a focus on four main areas of PHEPR: engagement with and training of community-based partners to improve the outcomes of at-risk populations after public health emergencies; activation of a public health emergency operations center; communication of public health alerts and guidance to technical audiences during a public health emergency; and implementation of quarantine to reduce the spread of contagious illness.
Download or read book Hurricane Isabel Preparation and Response After Action Report written by Suzanne M. Blake and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hurricane Andrew After action Report written by Department of Veterans Affairs. Emergency Medical Preparedness Office and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book National Library of Medicine Programs and Services written by National Library of Medicine (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hurricane Gloria After Action Report written by New York State Emergency Management Office and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book After Action Report written by Andrew Kingsbury and published by . This book was released on 2011* with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On August 28, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Tropical Storm Irene made landfall just west of Westport, Connecticut. The Emergency Management Team had been tracking Hurricane Irene the week prior and extensive planning had been put in place. All indications were this hurricane could be the most devastating seen in Connecticut in decades. An extensive public information campaign lead up to the day of the storm utilizing: Press Releases, CodeRed Announcements, News Conferences, and Internet Outlets. A local declaration of emergency was declared, and a voluntary evacuation of low lying areas was stated. Firefighters and EMT's went door-to-door in the Comp Beach, Hillspoint and Compo Mill areas of town, while Westport Police patrolled Saugatuck Shores announcing the evacuation. It was made clear to all residents who decided to stay that once the hurricane hit, emergency responders may not be able to respond. Long Lots Shelter was opened Saturday afternoon through a cooperative effort of many agencies including: Human Services, CERT, Red Cross, BOE, Health District, and the Fire Marshal's Office. Chartwell Food Service provided meals to the shelter which saw 72 occupants at the height of operations. This was somewhat of an uncharted area as Westport had not opened a shelter with this number of residents even for Hurricane Gloria in 1985. As the storm hit on the morning of the 28th, the expected call volume picked up. Staffing in all departments had been supplemented, with 3 shifts of Firefighters on-duty that Sunday morning. The bulk of the calls for service were the expected wires down, flooding, trees into buildings and several minor electrical fires. In all, the Westport Fire Department responded to almost 400 incidents before the storm and its aftermath subsided. Fortunately, the predicted Hurricane Category I winds had subsided to 50 mph tropical storm strength, but flooding was as predicted. Striking just as spring high tide hit, flooding was extensive in the Saugatuck Shore, Compo, Hillspoint, and Main Street areas. A decision was made to cut power to the downtown area around 11:00 AM on Sunday. This decision did not come easily, but was necessary to prevent the potential of an electrical fire downtown. Flooding downtown was extensive, and several stores still remain closed at the writing of this report. Power outages and road closures were widespread, with approximately 70% of Westport dark. As the focus switched from response to recovery, Westport was fortunate to sustain 15-17 line crews and 10 tree crew daily throughout the recovery. Although power restoration was slow for many, Westport fared much better than most of its surrounding communities. The EOC remained in operation until the last customers were restored 8 days later. Luckily we saw no loss of life or serious injuries due to the storm. Aggressive damage assessments data gathering allowed FEMA to visit Westport very early on. Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) were conducted with FEMA representatives almost jumping over chain saws as the cleanup continued. Connecticut was declared a Presidential Disaster (4023-DR-CT) on September 2, 2011, and Westport Emergency Management has been assisting residents and businesses recover losses they incurred since the storm. Preparation and a strong cooperative spirit of all Westport Department Heads were critical in having a successful response to Tropical Storm Irene. Lessons learned and actions implemented from the Severe Storm and Flooding event of March 2010 and response to Bridgeport's Tornado also in 2010, led to a smoother and safer operation during Irene.
