Emergency evacuation

Seizures, and Evacuations The purpose of this paper is to describe the legal considerations that an emergency manager must consider when conducting searches, seizures, and evacuation operations. The paper will address the following: 1. The Fourth and Fifth Amendment as they apply to searches, seizures, and evacuation operations within emergency management. 2. The difference between criminal law enforcement and community caretaking. 3. State laws pertaining to searches, seizures, and evacuation operations

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

had forecasted the storm characteristics information on wind speed, storm surge and rainfall accurately, the local authorities responded inadequately (Kent, 2006; Basher, 2006). The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina pumps a series of discussions on emergency responses in a hurricane hazard (e.g., Basher, 2006; Kent, 2006; Kamarck, 2007; Spencer, 2013). Researches draw their attention to this discussion focused on three questions: (1) who should be in charge (e.g., Kamarck, 2007; Badiru and Racz, 2013;

An emergency situation can happen anytime, anywhere. It is crucial to evacuate during an emergency because it saves lives. According to the Department of Homeland Security, evacuations are more common than many people realize. Fires and floods cause evacuations most frequently across the U.S. and almost every year, people along coastlines evacuate as hurricanes approach (Department of Homeland Security). Starting in preschool, children are taught the importance of evacuating buildings in the event

analyzes the issue of mandatory evacuation during a natural disaster that often resisted by giving individuals who refuse to evacuate and thus become a threat to public health. It assesses the possible risks of the refusal to perform mandatory evacuation and presents evidence in support of the fact that an arrest may be an efficient method of affecting public awareness on the issue. Finally, the paper will discuss the legal and ethical foundation of a mandatory evacuation, Public officials' roles, enforcement

University | Emergency Management Plan | Chemical Spill/Release | | Erik Gohl | 11/7/2011 | | Purpose Events which interfere with the normal operations of Hennepin Technical College (HTC) are unavoidable. The purpose of this document is to explain the actions, roles, and responsibilities that are to be taken by individuals and departments in the event of a spill or release of a hazardous chemical or waste. (Homeland Security, 2011) Emergency Management Team The Emergency Management

Monday morning, 29 August 2005, this is a day most New Orleans residents will never forget. This was the day a category 5 hurricane named Katrina made its catastrophic debut to the Gulf Coast region and killed over 1,300 people. (The White House, 2006, p. 1) After it was all said and done, the nation was shocked at the events that unfolded in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi and people were left wondering, “What went wrong?” National Geographic reported that the storm originated about a week

Nursing Homes did meet federal regulations for emergency plans and training at the time, many plans lacked sufficient detail recommended by disaster preparedness experts and there was a big lack of collaboration with outside State and local emergency agencies in development of these plans. To mitigate these gaps under the recommendation of DHSS, CMS published a check list for LTC facilities that provided guidance for development of stronger emergency operation plans that met those higher standards

nightclub’s location, in a high crime area of town near abandoned buildings, security bars cover the doors and windows. All occupants of the building, with the exception of the nightclub employees, are unaware of the other exits available during an emergency and a vast majority stampedes the front door to seek safety. As the fire continues to spread, heavy smoke proceeds to fill that main room where most of the 250-300 patrons were at the time. This heavy smoke causes patrons to lose visibility and have

during a threatening disaster that there must be an evacuation of a town or a certain area of town, it is something that is not taken lightly. There is careful planning and consideration given before the call goes out to evacuation. Many of us have seen the movies that sensationalize pending disasters, as people are evacuating there are miles and miles are cars backed on major roadways, going nowhere. We have also witnessed large scale evacuations with Hurricane Katrina as it approached the Gulf