Analyze and discuss the process of responding to disaster at the local level, and escalating the response
Question:
Analyze and discuss the process of responding to disaster at the local level, and escalating the response to the state, and then, to the federal level. Analyze, discuss, and apply the following:
1. The local government's response to a disaster. Discuss the local government's responsibility during the disaster response. Discuss how interagency mutual aid agreements and the response by NGOs and/or community volunteer organizations factor into the local response. Discuss procedures to escalate the response when the local government is overwhelmed.
2. The state government's response to a disaster. Discuss the state government's responsibility during the disaster response. Discuss how interagency mutual aid (EMAC), the response from state assets (National Guard), and response by volunteer organizations factor into the state response. Discuss procedures to escalate the response when the state government is overwhelmed. Discuss the Governor's procedures to request a declaration in accordance with the Stafford Act (§401).
3. The federal government's response to a disaster. Discuss the declaration process. Discuss the federal government's responsibility during the disaster response.
4. Discuss the consequences of the lack of interagency cooperation on comprehensive emergency management including preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery at each level of government.
International Financial Management
ISBN: 978-0078034657
6th Edition
Authors: Cheol S. Eun, Bruce G.Resnick