Planning For An Emergency Operation Plan

Having these plans in place give the Disaster Recovery team the instructions they need when disaster strikes

Event Maps and this document will be placed throughout the event area at various locations.

Emergency Operations Plan University Health Services Emergency Management Programs, Policy, and Planning Trenton Pearson 7/11/2016   Emergency Operations Plan University Health Services 960 Learning Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306 Phone - (850) 644-6230 July 11, 2016 Table of Contents Promulgation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ii Record of changes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iii Record of distribution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- iv Signature page ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- v

The city of New York, in accordance with the Title 47, Chapter 10 on ‘State Disaster Preparedness Act’ (1975) is supposed to come up with a plan and prepare for any emergencies and disasters that are man-made or natural or any other hostile activity that involves using weapons of mass destruction, such as terrorism. This is the New York Emergency Operations Plan (NYEOP) that recognizes that the local government needs to come up with a plan to handle such emergencies on behalf of the federal government. This plan acknowledges other agreements where requests can be made for state assistance that may come from other districts or neighboring cities, or even country (Zaza, et.al, 2016). The plan also defines

Emergency planning has changed very much since the 9/11 attacks. Law enforcement agencies focus more on prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. With planning and efforts made by law enforcement agencies, the law enforcement community can provide a comprehensive emergency management and security program (EMHSD/MSP, 2009).

My findings indicate that the information available is insufficient for accurate and efficient decision-making. For instance, there is no information about agencies who can be requested to assist in addressing surge capacity, suppliers of medical and public health assets, and information concerning how different incidents can be handled. Improving information management will require requesting other agencies and healthcare organizations to offer their assistance through information sharing to boost evidence-based practice. Furthermore, it needs a clear list of possible suppliers of different medical and public health resources during an incident, and a comprehensive database to extract information on the approaches to a particular emergency.

As an official I use a S.W.O.T analyses of our event, and communicate with the public and the media for a clear and transparent agenda that is safe and organized for the public.

Historically, the United States has been one of the few Western societies to be secluded from major international conflict within domestic borders. As terrorism, a problem that seems to be borderless, natural disasters, and unconventional warfare continue to rise the citizens of the United States have begun to see its effects firsthand. This devastation has prompted a change in management of incidents that is affecting the traditional roles that agencies play in response efforts to mitigate the situation. Agencies with major responsibilities to disaster response have begun to examine other Democratic Western Countries to discuss, as well as collaborate on possible improvements. One country that departments are creating collaborative

An effective emergency operation plan (EOP) is a key component of an emergency management program which establishes the overall authority, role, and functions performed during an incident response (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2013). During an EOP, it can be used as a baseline for numerous actions that can be effective during an emergency situation by looking at methods to better protect people and property while be flexible enough to be utilized during any and all emergencies that may be encountered. The development of an EOP also dictates the functions of personnel by establishing actions that will be taken by proper authority and developing organizational relationships so operations during such an emergency can be accomplished

Tampa Bay, Florida is ranked in the top 20s of one of the highest populated, metro population destinations in the United States (Tampa Bay Business Journal Staff Member, 2011). In fact, in the year 2011, there were more than 2,823,938 documented residents residing in the Tampa Bay area as well as 87.3 million tourists visiting Tampa Bay and its surrounding areas in the same year (Tampa Bay Business Journal Staff Member, 2011, & State of Florida.com, n.d.). As a result, the city of Tamp Bay, Florida puts great stress on its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, or better known as CEMP. To better elaborate, the city of Tampa Bay incorporates approximately 170 square miles, with land‐surface elevations ranging from sea‐level along the coast to approximately 55 feet above sea level (City of Tampa | Office of Emergency Management, n.d.). Therefore, the city of Tampa Bay, Florida developed its CEMP to help prevent or lower

The Saint Louis County emergency Operations plan has the fundamental mission of establishing the emergency guidelines for the County and other offices to follow during a major incident or disaster situation ("St Louis County BEOP," 2013). It includes all requirements for request for assistance and informs at all levels what their responsibilities are during a response incident. The plan was designed to address all hazards that affect the county and everyone that lives in it. This is a plan that does not limit the individual response efforts of the various entities that are involved on responding to any hazard situation. The Plan is designed to provide the general frame work but allows for the innovative measures to be

The focus of this plan is the emergency preparedness plan; however, there other major deliverables of this project that are necessary to build a successful emergency preparedness plan. Those deliverables include the following:

Florida has been hit by many of the most devastating and destructive hurricanes on record in the United States. Damages have exceeded $500 million just since the turn of the century (Kim & Marcouiller, 2016). According to Malmstadt, Scheitlin, and Elsner (2009), the cost to insure property against storms is highest in Florida and continues to rise. So how do we manage these crises when they arrive? While damage costs skyrocket, how do we as emergency managers increase the collaboration with community leaders and increase public preparedness? Hawkins and Knox (2014) stated that community coordination requires communication and planning of precautions to take place when faced with a hurricane. The repeated threat of hurricanes in Florida

Disasters, whether natural or manmade, can happen anytime and anywhere, without warning. An earthquake, hurricane, tornado, fire, or hazardous material spill or even an act of terrorism can happen

Preparation includes a wide-range of things to consider, from supplies needed, staffing issues, the availability of power, to available transportation for staff and patients. Disaster response may require additional funding and this should also be accounted for in the disaster response plan. Even with taking all of the above into consideration, efficient communication and collaboration with local agencies will also be needed to implement an effective disaster response plan. Since there is not just one type of disaster to prepare for, the plan should be all-encompassing and staff should be well educated on all aspects of the plan. This will ensure hospital readiness and efficient operations during a