Preparing communities for disasters: issues and processes for government readiness
Abstract
This paper discusses what local governments must do to prepare for various disasters, including terrorist attacks. It provides background information on preparedness and highlights lessons from prior research. It also identifies the process of establishing local ordinances, assessing risk, creating emergency operations plans, acquiring resources, instituting mutual aid agreements, training, exercising and educating the public. Finally, it concludes with recommendations to implement these preparedness measures.
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Citation
McEntire, D.A. and Myers, A. (2004), "Preparing communities for disasters: issues and processes for government readiness", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 13 No. 2, pp. 140-152. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653560410534289
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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