Comprehensive Emergency Management for Local Governments: () von James A. Gordon

Foreword by Melvyn Musson, FBCI, CBCP Preface Introduction Purpose Context Definitions Synthesis Impetus 1. Local Government Emergency Planning: Basic Concepts and Critical Elements Legislative Requirement Senior Level Endorsement Authority Who Does the Planning? Concept of Operation The Planning Process Comprehensive Emergency Management Interagency Cooperation And Integrated Planning Public Information State of Local Emergency Large-Scale Declared Emergencies Key Points 2. Mitigation: Lessoning the Impact The Concept of Risk Objectives Risk Assessment Risk Management Risk Communication Key Points 3. Preparedness: Preparedness Plans at the Federal and Provincial/State Level The Emergency Spectrum Structure of the Preparedness Plan Emergency Management Plan Emergency Public Information Plan Emergency Social Services Plan Evacuation Plan Emergency Telecommunications Plan Hazard-Specific Preparedness Plans Mutual Aid Agreements Community Resource Inventory Personal and Family Preparedness And Safety Exercise of Plans Maintenance and Update Of Plans Computer-Assisted Emergency Management Key Points 4. Response The Nature of Response Mutual Aid Specialized Equipment Emergency Public Information Emergency Social Services Response Summary 5. Recovery Service Continuation Planning Facilities Staff Equipment and Supplies Emergency Operations Center Returning to Normal: When Does the Recovery Period End 6. Putting It All Together Education Training Exercising the Plan Continuing Responsibility The Plan in Final Form Final Word: Dynamic Emergencies Require Dynamic Plans Conclusion Appendix A: Sample Planning Outline Appendix B: Sample Service Impact Analysis Documents Appendix C: Sample Training Matrix Appendix D: The Professional Emergency Manager Emergency Management Education Emergency Management Certification Retaining a Professional Emergency Manager Appendix E: Emergency Management Resources References Glossary Index About the Author