The period following a natural disaster is characterized by complex and demanding conditions. The most crucial steps in this phase are to assess humanitarian needs and offer relief assistance to the people affected. Furthermore, it is essential to carry out an assessment of the damages and losses which have been caused by the hazard and to work out an extensive recovery plan which can itself then contribute to a sustainable development process where risk reduction is specifically addressed (GFDRR, 2008). However every disaster is also an opportunity to gain positive outcomes from a negative event and to gain experience and guidance for possible responses to disasters in the future. Recovery from disasters differs between countries. Each country …show more content…
Likewise, the framework can be developed in a few weeks or can take up to several months, depending on the extent of recovery and reconstruction which is needed.
Disaster Risk Framework
The Disaster Risk Framework is structured in six modules following the order of steps needed to develop and implement a framework.
Module 1: Conducting Post-Disaster Damage and Needs Assessment
The Post-disaster needs assessment is an methodology used to estimate the damages and needs after a disaster. It is a prerequisite for developing a DRF as it provides the basis for the development of the Recovery Framework.
The main objective of carrying out a PDNA is to assess the entire scope of the impact of a disaster on the affected country. The results of this assessment can then be used to produce a sustainable recovery strategy to mobilize financial and technical resources and to apply for additional external assistance for the execution, depending on the countries financial, institutional and technical
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To achieve this, the following steps are important: coordinate responsibility, create standard procedures for project approval, reporting and contracts, define reconstruction standards, support the implementation of decentralized recovery activities, raise awareness of the recovery process and ensure transparency for all steps of the program.
Module 6: Strengthening Recovery Systems in national and Local Governments
To help a country and its people to recover from disasters it is necessary to improve the governmental capacity. Additionally, national governments have to implement disaster risk management into their planning. To strengthen the recovery system also means to define institutional and financial systems before a disaster happens. If this is done, readiness, recovery and development processes can be enhanced and the investments and development of a country can be
The whole discussion about disaster recovery boils down to the business level and IT technology understanding of the products helping the organization during a disaster. Below are the advantages of choosing products from Continuity
Finally on this note, the Federal Response Plan (FRP) has been revised into the National Response Plan (NRP). Many of the positive features of the FRP have been retained in the NRP but the focus has been shifted dramatically to responding to a terrorist attack and in doing so, the role of the Federal government has been altered dramatically. The NRP places the lead role in responding to major disasters, terrorist attack or natural disaster, in the hands of Federal officials. In fact, the Federal government now has the authority to respond to an event in a State without a request by the Governor. This alters the traditional role of the Federal government, through the FRP, supporting the actions of State and local government.
When a disaster occurs the federal, state, and local governments contact the military for help and support due to the their advantages attached to military operations and response which could benefit in them in manpower with specific qualifications, skills and expertise, strategic and rapid mobilization, updated technology and a variety of equipment (helicopters, aircraft, earth-moving machinery, respirators, medical supplies, power and lighting equipment, under-water capability, etc.) that most emergency organizations are unable to acquire on a moment notice (Kapucu, 2011). Besides, the military’s bureaucratic structure with hierarchical rules in place are effective in command, coordination, and control of manpower, authority, and regulations, is beneficial in providing effective response actions during the time of emergency (Anderson 1970; Schrader 1993; Sylves 2008; US House of Representatives 2006) (Kapucu, 2011). This advantage cut time in half because the structure is already set up without questioning who is doing what or who is in charge. Additionally, the military supports in sheltering the homeless, the construction of temporary housing and restoration of minimal critical infrastructure (water, electric, sanitation, communication infrastructure, etc.), (Miskel 2006; Schrader 1993), (Kapucu, 2011).
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Furthermore, the utilization of response to address life safety, incident stabilization, property preservation and social-economic impacts continue to play a role in emergency response lessons learned taught today. Response Comparison: Hurricane Katrina
Although storms like Hurricane Katrina occur once in every one hundred years, being prepared and storing water, food, medicines, and other supplies keep families ready for any disaster. Natural disasters can leave communities without power for days and even for weeks. Being prepared in the event of severe weather and disasters like Hurricane Katrina, can reduce fear and anxiety that accompanies disasters. A crucial element of self-sufficient living is survival. Our government does not have all the resources to be totally prepared to take care of the vast numbers of people in a disaster.
Natural disasters are unfortunate events that cause damage to the surrounding environment and its inhabitants. These events can be disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes. In the article, “In Their Own Words: Resilience among Haitian Survivors of the 2010 Earthquake”, it was stated that resilience after these natural disasters is “...‘acceptance of conditions,’ as solidarity demonstrated by ‘Haitians helping Haitians’” (581). To overcome the disasters, the inhabitants of the affected area must connect as a community. It is imperative for the survival of the affected people that this is done because the connections help the people to push through the aftermath of the disaster.
Facilitate the transition of service members (SMs) from the initial treatment phase through recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration back into a military position or into "civilian life" as a veteran Ensure that the CRP or Comprehensive Transition Plan (CTP) is complete and that it meets the RSM 's and he family 's needs and goals Collaborate with the unit commander and case managers to coordinate resources identified in the plan Ensure accessibility to resources and care and minimize delays and gaps in service Provide oversight and assistance, identifying gaps in non-medical services, to address everything from home adaption, transportation, and finances to child care and education Ensure Airmen are connected with the appropriate
In Katrina’s Wake: National Guidance Throughout the history of the United States Military, historians recorded the heroic actions of Soldiers, Airman, Sailors, and Marines that won countless battles in various conflicts around the world. In modern times, the role of the military changed drastically, especially in regards to the military’s role within natural disasters. Therefore, a National Guidance of Preparedness was developed, which reinforces response readiness and provides guidelines for the sharing of responsibility between all levels of government. After a review of the actions in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2006, federal, state, and local governments aided in the development of the guidelines, which shape and support preparedness
If you happen to know someone you love who has finally decided to do away with drug or alcohol addiction, you will find that there are two completely different treatment routines, which they can try to achieve the main goal of uninterrupted recovery. The very first treatment is to actually remove the substance abuse abruptly, while the second is to subject oneself to outpatient treatment, and the final option is to submit for an inpatient plan. Among these choices, an inpatient treatment program is the best as you significantly get most of the support and success. California rehab come plenty in this state, and they can provide the highest level of treatment programs, which lead to long-term and complete recovery.
There have been many natural disasters in the US recently. Natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires has hit the country and affected millions of people. The government plays a huge role in the recovery process. They must provide assistance and aid for the disaster victims and get people the help that they need.
A centralized response to a national disaster could serve to improve processes and procedures for responding to such disasters and would ensure that the necessary supplies, resources and personnel are available to help. A centralized response could also ensure the response of government is not only effective but prompt and would prevent another situation like Katrina in which a lack of government representation and intervention were to blame for the delayed response for aid to the city of New
The Stafford Act was enacted in 1988 and determines how and when the federal government is allowed to intervene in a natural disaster. It also defines the type of assistance to be provided as well as the distribution of funds among the federal, state and local governments. FEMA is responsible for coordinating the assistance identified in the Stafford Act. However, FEMA has to answer to the Secretary of Homeland Security rather than making their own decisions. The authors describe how our current governmental system isn’t well equipped to deal with major devastation such as Hurricane Katrina.
FEMA’s mission and priorities were changed so that, “terrorism prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery became central to the emergency management mission” (Haddow 325). As a result of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 the country’s focus shifted completely from natural disasters to an outright major assault on all things terrorism with no second glance at the potential emergency’s natural disasters presented. There might be a possibility that because of the nation’s extreme obsession with terrorists and terrorism that Hurricane Katrina was not given full priority nor given as much thought as it should have been because the whole focus of the government was on terrorism. When an agency and governmental structure, such as the defense agencies, undergoes an extreme shift within the course of a few years brought on so suddenly, there are bound to be weaknesses. Hurricane Katrina was the most challenging threat that tested the DHS as well as FEMA’s preparation and mitigation of natural disasters since the shift of focus.