Emergency Preparedness: Reports and Reflections of Local and County Emergency Managers
Abstract
This research document reports the findings of a questionnaire survey mailed to a nationwide sample of local and county Emergency Management Officials (EMOs). The study is intended to provide input regarding similarities and differences among emergency management jurisdictions across the nation. Its broad focus provides detailed information on the current state of emergency and disaster procedures and preparedness programs in the face of natural, technological, and nuclear emergencies. Perceived levels of capabilities and resources, both capital and financial are also explored. Further, results suggest a gap between local concerns and needs, and the topsided view of the Federal government. The rather lengthy instrument, designed in consultation with Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel, includes questions adopted from FEMA's Hazard Identification, Capability Assessment, and Multi-Year Development Plan (HICA-MYDP). As such, findings may be useful in both validation and comparison of relevant aspects of previous HICA-MYDP surveys, though this deeper analysis in not presented here. Emergency management, Hazard identification, Tables(Data), Disasters, Resources, Shelters, Personnel, Warning, Evacuation, Nuclear war threat, Tests, Safety.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA221304
Entities
People
- Jiri Nehnevajsa
Organizations
- University of Pittsburgh