EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

An emergency management director administers programs for disaster preparedness. These directors generally have at least a master's degree in emergency management and can then get work with the government, hospitals, and relief organizations.

What does it mean when people discuss mitigation, response and preparedness? The first step to understanding these terms is to understand the emergency management cycle.

This article describes the Mitigation phase of traditional emergency management cycle and why it is important to invest into mitigation.

The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a nationally ratified agreement designed to provide aid to states in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster.

Risk assessment should be the cornerstone of any emergency management program. It is through risk assessment that managers determine the likelihood of various risks facing a community and then decide where to allocate appropriate resources.

Learn about the development of the United States' emergency management system. From ad hoc policies to the Department of Homeland Security.

Learn about what changes our current emergency management system need to make in order to secure the safety of the United States.

This recent news story of emergency response has enraged the Chapel Hill residents of North Carolina when a seventeen year old football player had not been transported to the hospital, only to have the parents find him alone and dead in their home.

County asking for donations for firefighters

Discussion of why RIRM is a superior, holistic concept v. just records and information management alone.

Do you have a "bug-out" bag, "bail-out" bag, "grab and go" bag, "jerk and run" kit or other bag filled with emergency supplies in case you need to evacuate your home quickly? You should!

As a business owner, property management is another "to-do" item that needs to be checked off the list. If handled incorrectly, it can quickly become a costly headache that gets in the way of other activities that generate real bottom-line revenue.

Where can you get an online technology management degree and what types of technology management degrees are there online?

States within FEMA Region 6 has signed an Interstate Emergency Response Plan that makes major steps towards interstate emergency response.

Be prepared when the next disaster strikes. Tips for preparing your family for a disaster or emergency.

Security management is a broad description of jobs related to overseeing all aspects of safety and security. Many online programs offer criminal justice credentials necessary for a career in security management.

Here are some great Web sites that help parents to know how to teach their kids to be prepared for, and react to, in an emergency.

Review of two emergency incidents that were handled inappropriately. Learn about the lessons presented by each of these situations.

Emergency preparedness is changing in a world threatened by pandemic and international terrorism, but the California wildfires are just another example of why it helps to "Be Prepared."

What can cities and government jurisdictions do to ensure their continued operation in case of an emergency? This grant funds additional emergency continuity training. Training is delivered both to individuals and to train-the-trainer situations.

Westbrook, Conn., residents are encouraged to join the effort in helping their community after an emergency.

Since stopping a nuclear attack was not practical, the civil defense movement focused on dealing with the aftermath of nuclear war. The author has had the opportunity to visit an old fallout shelter and emergency hospital established by the Office of Civil Defense.

One day you , or someone you know, will have to evacuate their home for a wildfire, severe weather, man-made disaster, or law enforcement emergency. Here are some basic steps you can take to be prepared for any emergency that might require you to evacuate your home.