Conceptual Model of Emergency Management in the 21st Century
Abstract
In post 9/11 society, the need for efficient and effective emergency management is imperative at all levels of government. In the past ten years, the United States has witnessed many Incidents of National Significance, from terrorism to natural disasters. Local level resources can quickly deplete, forcing the need for cooperation and assistance from external sources. While there are numerous emergency response plans in existence, there is no universally accepted model for integrated incident response involving all levels and players. Evidence Based Research, Inc. (EBR) has been tasked with developing a conceptual model at the state and local levels, including attributes and behaviors of first responders and other local and state emergency response agencies. This model will be used to facilitate the development of a simulation that is capable of driving exercises and training in a Homeland Security environment. Additionally, the model will utilize the various existing plans to document the roles of emergency response personnel at various levels. Physical, information, cognitive, and social domains of Command and Control (C2) are represented throughout the model. Data from Determined Promise 04 (DP04) and several emergency response plans are being used to provide the initial foundation for the development of the model. Additionally, data will be collected during Ardent Sentry 05 to further refine the model. The conceptual model will serve as the foundation for a multidimensional, interactive simulation, which will be utilized to assist in the training and development of emergency responders/agencies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA463863
Entities
People
- Amber L. Fagan
- Colleen M. Moore
- Heather L. Warren