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Phases of Emergency Management
Preparedness
Preparedness takes the form of plans or procedures designed to save lives and to minimize damage when an emergency occurs. Planning, training, and disaster drills are essential elements of preparedness. These activities ensure that when a disaster strikes, emergency managers will be able to provide the best response possible.
- Plans
- Coastal Evacuation and Sheltering Plans
- Continuity of Operations Plan
- Emergency Operations Plan
- Pet Friendly Sheltering
- Public Awareness
- Civic Group Presentations
- Disaster Supply Kits
- NOAA Weather Radio
- Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
Response
Response is defined as actions taken to save lives and prevent further damage in a disaster or emergency situation. Response is putting preparedness plans into action. Response activities may include emergency medical services, fire fighting, search and rescue, sheltering victims, and damage assessment.
- First Responders
- Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Red Cross, etc
- Specialized Teams
- Regional Response Team (RRT)
- Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
- County Animal Response Team (CART)
- Swift Water Rescue Team
- Public Health Regional Response Team (PHRRT)
- State Medical Assistance Team (SMAT II)
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- Resource Management
- Web EOC
- County Receiving / Distribution Point
- Information
- Emergency Alert System (EAS)
- Media Releases / Public Information
- Emergency Operations Center
- Communication
- E911 Center
- Communications Trailer
- Amateur Radio Trailer
- ALERT Notification System
- Resource Management
- Sheltering and Evacuation
- General Shelter Openings
- Shelter-in-Place
- Special Medical Needs Sheltering
Recovery
Recovery is defined as the actions taken to return the community to normal following a disaster. Repairing, replacing, or rebuilding property are examples of recovery.
- Restoration of Public Infrastructure and Facilities
- Federal and State Assistance Programs
- Individual Assistance Program
- Residential Buyout Programs
Mitigation
Mitigation is the cornerstone of emergency planning. It’s the continuing effort to lessen the impact disasters have on people and property. Hazard mitigation is defined as sustained action that reduces or eliminates long-term risk to people and property from natural and technological hazards and their effects.
- Structural
- Dam and levee projects
- Disaster resistant structures
- Non-structural
- Pitt County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Land use plans, zoning ordinances, building code enforcement, etc.
- Conservation of Natural and Ecological Sensitive Areas such as Wetlands, Floodplains, Dunes