This could be a problem if an eruption was to take place at the Yucca Mountain or close by. An eruption could cause damage to the facility or in the worst case magma flowing through the facility which could damage canisters holding radioactive
Crisis Management Jason Borrego, Annette Davis, Christie Fischer, and William Isenhart CJA/585 Concepts of Physical and Personal Protection December 12, 2011 Mr. Richard Sapp . Abstract Whether natural or man-made, crises and disasters have been experienced or witnessed for centuries. In recent years, earthquakes, hurricanes, terrorism, and school shootings, have increased. Other disasters have included bridges falling down, arson, workplace violence, and through cybercrime. This research will explore how crises and disasters are changing and what organizations can do to prepare for such incidents.
Discuss the Extent to which Tectonic hazards can be Monitored 40 marks Monitoring tectonic hazards involves being able to predict when they will occur and the extent of the damage they may cause and in this way we can prevent maximum harm taking place. When predicting volcanoes it’s important to look at their history of previous eruptions and the type of volcano. The most recent research was in time prediction using shock waves that are produces as magma reaches the surface which expands cracks or breaks the surface of the volcanic rock. This was partly successful in a Mexican eruption in 2002 of Popacatapelt. Using the history of eruptions allows us to assess what is likely to happen in the future, for example, in the eruption of Mt.
This list is used to score a sites potential risk to human health. If a site ranks high on this list it does not necessarily mean immediate action will be taken. After being placed on the National Priorities list, a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study is conducted in order to; “characterize the sites conditions, determine the nature of the waste, assess risk to human health and the environment, and evaluate the potential performance and cost of the treatment technologies that are being considered” (United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2011). Following the completion of the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study is the Record of Decision. This is a public document that defines which cleanup methods will be utilized.
One way is to have a role of global media coverage that will handle the information about the contaminated water in the area towns. The one effect of the globalization of communication is that reports from the media about the crisis situation can make the government react to the outcome of the media coverage. The way in which the media has to put information out to the public has become an issue of importance itself (Ale, Kersten, Voort, Vos, & Zoeteman, 2010). My team and I can deny any of the false information that the media is putting out, and provide accurate information, which would help keep the public from panicking. These technologies can be used to improve the communication with my team and increase the public trust that the situation is getting
citizens and first responders “to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards” (FEMA, 2012). FEMA’s emergency support ranges from transportation and communications to logistics management and public safety and security. This agency works only at the request of the state government because effective disaster preparedness requires more than FEMA can provide alone. According to FEMA, the governor of the affected state must make a formal application for help, either for an emergency or major disaster for individuals, for the restoration of public systems and facilities, or for matching funds to reduce the area’s future vulnerability (FEMA, 2012). They are required to arrive within hours of a disaster to assist with getting supplies of food and medicine to the people who need it, to set up shelters and provide safety for people who have been evacuated from their homes.
A hazard can be defined as natural phenomena that produce negative effects on life. According to Dr Martin Degg at the University of Chester, a natural hazard only becomes a disaster if it threatens humans. In Degg’s model, the hazard circle includes all the physical factors while the factors that make a population vulnerable are mostly human. In other words a hazard that produces a disaster in one population may have only a limited effect on another less vulnerable population. Take for example the two earthquakes that affected Northridge and Haiti.
These include creating an exclusion zone around the volcano, being ready and able to evacuate residents and having an emergency supply of basic provisions, such as food. A study of the previous eruption history of a volcano is important in prediction, along with an understanding of the type of activity produced. At present, research is being conducted to see if it is possible to predict the time of an eruption accurately using the shock waves that are produced as magma
Emergency Disaster Plan Julieann Dooley American Sentinel University Emergency Disaster Plan The purpose of this paper is to assess the community for potential disasters that could result in mass casualties, including what disasters are predictable, and what if any measures can be taken to prevent or minimize injuries, death, or destruction. It will also discuss who is responsible for disaster management in the community, what plans are in place for warning people and for communicating which actions to take in the event of a disaster, and if the people are aware of these plans. It will also talk about what social and cultural factors need to be considered in disaster planning in the community, if there are vulnerable populations with special needs, and if an evacuation of the community is mandated what are the plans for the evacuation of these groups. Lastly it will discuss what emergency supplies the health care facility has available in the event of a disaster, what provisions have been made available for vulnerable patients in the event the power goes out, and how would patients be evacuated from the facility to safe shelters. Community Assessment Tulare County is a small rural area in central California, mostly comprised of farms and dairies.
the existence of a limited number of escape routes; 3.) the perception that the escape routes are closing, demanding quick action; and 4.) a lack of communication that clarifies the danger in the situation. We emphasize that these conditions are defined in terms of the individual’s perceptions or beliefs. Theconditions are based on what those at risk believe to be true at the time, not on what the emergency managers know after the fact.