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|a Service as a strategy |h [electronic resource] |b prepared is protected |y English. |
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|a Cambridge ; |a Mass. : |b Service as a Strategy, |c 2011. |
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|a Refer to main document/publisher for use rights. |
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|a (2011). Service as a strategy: prepared is protected. Cities of Service, Service Nation. |
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|a This document presents the Prepared is Protected safety and preparedness strategy focused on the mobilization of volunteers for work in increasing disaster awareness and preparedness in households throughout communities. While the negative impact of disasters on communities in terms of loss of life and destruction of property are increasing yearly, a critical gap remains between the strategies developed by cities to prepare for and respond to potential disasters and citizens’ knowledge and preparation for such emergencies. This document discusses measures that can be taken to bridge this expanse, outlining steps for establishing an effective preparedness outreach plan. The first step is for Mayor’s offices to develop citizen-friendly versions of city disaster preparedness plans in collaboration with emergency management agencies, first responders, and relevant non-profit entities. This citizen’s guide should outline likely disaster scenarios, pertinent first responders, key emergency information sources, evacuation routes, emergency shelters, etc. A household preparedness guide should also be established describing provisions a family should have on hand in disaster situations. These guides should be customized for particular neighborhoods, taking into account areas of greater vulnerability like the impoverished areas, ethnic enclaves, and those close to major hazards. The second step is a two-tiered volunteer training structure where the city first educates experienced lead volunteers on the city’s disaster preparedness plans and trains them to present this information to the general public, then uses this cadre of volunteers to train less experienced volunteers on how to engage local communities in discussions about preparedness, provide individual households with guides and toolkits, discuss how to utilize these resources, and offer help establishing household disaster plans. The third aspect focuses on tracking and reporting the impact of these initiatives by accessing the number of trained lead and outreach volunteers, as well as households and individuals engaged. The document outlines a number of additional measures that can be taken to complement the main elements of the Prepared is Protected strategy. One is to encourage citizens to receive training to become members of their local Community Emergency Response Teams. Another involve engaging in school-based outreach to raise awareness about emergency preparedness; revisiting households as risks shift due to seasonal changes, thus reminding them to remain prepared throughout the year. And lastly, to use Emergency Preparedness Month to conduct public service announcements, awareness drills, and help households prepare emergency kits. |
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|a Preparedness and Mitigation |
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|a Electronic reproduction. |c Florida International University, |d 2013. |f (dpSobek) |n Mode of access: World Wide Web. |n System requirements: Internet connectivity; Web browser software. |
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|a Disaster Risk Reduction Program, Florida International University (DRR/FIU), |e summary contributor. |
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|u http://dpanther.fiu.edu/dpService/dpPurlService/purl/FI13042129/00001 |y Click here for full text |
