Disaster or public health emergency
Briefly describe a disaster or public health emergency of which you were aware or involved and consider the following.
Using the flow chart in chapter 30 of the text (Figure 30-2), talk about the influence (positive or negative) of the media, including social media, at 3 or 4 places in the cycle. Include several different types of media and research in your response.
Share any personal or professional experiences you have had with the media, including social media, during or in preparation for a disaster or public health emergency.
Federal emergency response team (advance element)
Initial federal response
Slate preparedness activities
Initial state and local response
Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (RDA)
Governor reviews PDA data
Governor requests a Presidential Declaration
FEMA Regional Director makes recommendation to FEMA Director
President decides to declare disaster; appoints Federal Coordinating Officer (FCC))
Disaster Field Office (DFO) established jointly by Federal and State COs
FEMA/State Agreement signed
State•Federal Meeting
The Presidential disaster declaration process begins min a request from the Governor of the affected State; the response is ultimately determined by the President.
FIG. 30.2 Flowchart of a disaster declaration and the provisions of the Stafford Act. FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
TABLE 30.1
U.S. Disaster Policies Enacted Since 9/11
