....................................................... 1 Unit 1: Course Introduction Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1.1 Decisions in Emergency Management ...................................................................................... 1.1 Case Study 1.1—Sebring County .............................................................................................. 1.2 Decision Points
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& Roush‚ R. (2009). Emergency preparedness and response considerations for the geriatric populations. Texas Public Health Journal‚ 61(4)‚ 39-41. Retrieved from: Academic Search Complete. Castro‚ C.‚ Persson‚ D.‚ Bergstrom‚ N.‚ & Cron‚ S. (2008). Surviving the storms: emergency preparedness in Texas nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. Journal of Gerontological Nursing‚ 34(8)‚ 9-16. Retrieved from: CINAHL Complete. Covan‚ E.‚ & Fugate-Whitlock‚ E. (2010). Emergency planning and long-term
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An ethical dilemma most people think of is ones code status. In my recent experience working in the emergency department‚ I have participated in resuscitating many elderly individuals. Even when their code status says full code‚ their power of attorney is telling us to perform all efforts to save the individual. It puts the physician and staff in a sticky situation in which we have seconds to decide. In all circumstances I have been involved in‚ the physician orders to resuscitate the patient
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ASIS Disaster Preparation Guide ASIS International DISASTER PREPARATION GUIDE ASIS International (ASIS) is the preeminent organization for security professionals‚ with more than 33‚000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955‚ ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests‚ such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits‚ as well as specific security topics
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called emergency response activities. 3. Post disaster Phase After a disaster (post-disaster). There are initiatives taken in response to a disaster with a purpose to achieve early recovery and rehabilitation of affected communities‚ immediately after a disaster strikes. These are called as response and recovery activities. Explanation The Disaster risk management cycle diagram (DRMC) highlights the range of initiatives which normally occur during both the Emergency response
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Preparing for a Hurricane/Storm Seven hurricanes and four tropical storms are predicted during this year’s hurricane season‚ which runs from June 1 through November 30. You should know how to prepare your family and home‚ procedures to be taken during the storm and the aftermath. You can ward off some of the dangers if you are prepared which allows to you to stay ahead of the storm. If you do not have a family disaster plan‚ one should be prepared right away. Portable radio‚ torch lights
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COMMUNICATION AND CRISIS HCS/320 10/2014 University of Phoenix Communication and Crisis The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has begun to receive official reports stating that the public water supplies of several towns in the South East Texas (SET) area have become contaminated with life-threatening biological agents. As director of this office‚ it is my responsibility to address contingency plans within the organization and the public; without creating panic. Areas of focus will
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References: * Environmental health in emergencies and disasters: A practical guide. WHO‚ 2002. * Disaster Help‚ US Department of Homeland Security
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2. OVERVIEW OF CON EDISON SYSTEM AND LIC NETWORK 2.1. Electrical System Overview 2.1.1. Power Delivery System Con Edison delivers electricity to 3.2 million customers in New York City and Westchester County – a service territory of 660 square miles with a population of approximately 9 million people. Electricity is delivered through approximately 94‚000 miles of underground cable and almost 37‚000 miles of overhead cable. As shown in Figure 2-1‚ the Con Edison electric power delivery system is
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HAT Task 1 Community Health Assessment Of Collin County‚ Texas by Gary Goodman A healthy community provides for the health of both the individual and community throughout all stages of life. The information covered within regards the community of Collin County‚ Texas involving a plethora of sources that include the U.S. Census Bureau‚ U.S. County Health Rankings‚ interviews and correspondence with key county individuals‚ personal report
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