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The Hierarchy of Emergency Preparedness

In: Safeguarding Homeland Security

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  • Rob Drake

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The mayor of Beaverton promoted cooperation between organizations and through use of technology to prepare for disasters. Local police and fire personnel participate on each other’s calls to develop a cooperative relationship. Regional emergency response organizations, including public, private, non-profits, and volunteer groups, have been developed. Volunteer groups play an important role in emergency response and recovery efforts and plans. During a major flood in 1996, a church staffed a flood information and referral line. The region has developed region-wide plans and procedures for disaster response. Interoperable communications now enable emergency responders from the region to communicate during a disaster.

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  • Rob Drake, 2009. "The Hierarchy of Emergency Preparedness," Springer Books, in: Simon Hakim & Erwin A. Blackstone (ed.), Safeguarding Homeland Security, chapter 0, pages 31-40, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-1-4419-0371-6_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0371-6_3
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