Unit 8
In Unit 6 you presented a plan to a business in your community outlining the process of business recovery. This week you will create a similar outline however your focus will be on creating a plan for your city as opposed to a business community.
As you complete this assignment take into consideration whether you are planning for a business or a community; address how those two planning processes are similar and how they differ. You will be asked to reflect on these similarities and differences as a follow up to this week's assignment.
Unit 8 Assignment: Local Disaster Recovery Coordinator Project
It is critical to establish plans prior to a disaster and ensure training and education related to the recovery plan is in place for successful implementation in an emergency.
Watch the following video highlighting the importance of having a disaster recovery plan in place. Consider the consequences of not having a plan in place prior to a disaster as you view these videos.
Source: FEMA (2010). One Town's Story: A Journey to Recovery. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
As the Local Disaster Recovery Coordinator you are responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures ensure effective recovery in case of disaster. This week you are tasked with developing a presentation for community department heads outlining the process of disaster recovery with an emphasis.
Resource: Fact Sheet: The National Incident Management System
Resource: Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry. (1993). Business and Industry: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, D.C.
Create a 6-8 slide PowerPoint Presentation outlining a basic disaster recovery plan using FEMA's Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry as a guide.
Include the following in your presentation:
• Establish a Planning Team
• Analyze Capabilities and Hazards
• Develop the Plan
• Implement the Plan
Highlight key points and utilize speaker notes or audio for additional details.