Dunkirk evacuation

While reflecting on the experience of taking this course, I came to the realization that I truly enjoyed taking this course, at least most of it. I am the type of person who loves hands on learning and I try to learn something new every day. This class gave me the opportunity to explore various ways of learning through, writing papers, participating in simulations, and listening to lectures. Though I had no idea what trauma and emergency management entailed before this course, I know feel prepared

just hit Florida and “left an estimate of 10,000 people homeless” (Miami Herald,par. 1). Water and bread were very difficult to find, and gas lines would wrap around corners. Many people evacuated. Protecting homes, buying supplies, and having an evacuation plan are known as some of the best ways that people prepare for a category 5 hurricane. The best way to make sure homes stays safe during the hurricane is to make sure that it is fully protected. Putting up shutters prevents objects from breaking

Safe Flood Evacuation Plan. Zubaidah Sabree EM 505: FOUNDATIONS OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Today the greater Birmingham area has been issued a weather service announcement notice stating that a sever flood is approaching the area. Birmingham is considered one of the most popular areas in Alabama we should assume that there is high traffic in the area. Also, exits routes should be set up in the event of departure. The News may also inform the citizens to have an evacuation route first

In the turn of the new century, the people of Galveston were faced with a grim reminder. The event that destroyed the small island of Galveston, the Galveston Hurricane, had many social, political, and economic impacts that made this storm life-changing. The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 improved Texas for the better and helped Galveston grow stronger as a city.     The society of Galveston suffered greatly after the hurricane in both good and bad ways. The people of Galveston lost almost everything

Storms can be extremely dangerous even more if it is of category 5. Category 5 storms can be disastrous to a nation, it can raze everything. Only 5 times in the 1932, 1933, 1961, 2005, and 2017, hurricane seasons had happen further than one category 5 hurricane formed. People need to be prepare for this kind of situations and they need a flashlight, retain water with food, and cover windows and doors, this is how a person might be able to prepare for a category 5 storm. First of all, people need

There are as many ways to overcoming obstacles as there are obstacles to overcome. Hurricane Katrina was a major obstacle for the residents of Grant Isle, Jefferson Parish, LA, I witnessed the aftermath of its destructive force first hand. It was amazing to see the widespread destruction of hurricane Katrina, but the physical and emotional tolls placed on the community, residents, police, fire rescue and those that were sent down to assist were enormous. “Nearly a decade after Hurricane Katrina

The local government responded to Cyclone Yasi by developing a recovery plan. In a recovery plan it has to have the preparation plan for the disaster if it is ever to occur again which is likely as Queensland is a region where there is a possibility for a tropical cyclone to occur. The recovery plan also includes local knowledge, resources used, skilled employees, plans that will work efficiently to lead the recovery of future cyclone disasters and financial assistance to assist those who have become

If this is your first time purchasing homeowner's insurance, it can be easy to misunderstand what your policy covers and what it does not cover. Here are three questions that you need to ask to ensure that you understand exactly what you homeowner's insurance covers. 1. What Type Of Risks Could Your Home Be Exposed To? The first questions you need to ask yourself when looking at your homeowner's police is what types of risks could your home be exposed to? You need to make sure that any risks your

Emergency management (or disaster management) is the discipline of dealing with and avoiding risks. It is a discipline that involves preparing for disaster before it occurs, disaster response (e.g., emergency evacuation, quarantine, mass decontamination, etc.), and supporting, and rebuilding society after natural or human-made disasters have occurred. In general, any Emergency management is the continuous process by which all individuals, groups, and communities manage hazards in an effort to avoid

Functions of the Federal Response Plan The Federal Response Plan (FRP) delivers Federal assistance to disaster areas or when an emergency is declared by state or local authorities. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief act establishes the structure and process for the FRP to deliver federal assistance. The FRP establishes the policies, concepts, and planning for federal response to emergencies. The plan also provides recovery protocols and resources to aid in ensuring public health, protecting