What are the four phases of Emergency Management?
There are four basic parts or activities that make up the Emergency Management program concept. These are mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Mitigation – Activities which are designed to either prevent the occurrence of an emergency or minimize the potentially adverse effects of an emergency, including the following: 1. Building / Fire Codes / Floodplain Management 2. Identification of Resources 3. Procurement of Equipment 4. Public Education 5. Disaster / Flood Insurance Preparedness – Activities, programs and systems which exist prior to an emergency and are used to support and enhance response to an emergency or disaster. Public education, planning, training, and exercising are among the activities conducted under this phase as well as: 1. Identification of Hazards 2. Development of Emergency Plans and Guidelines 3. Establish and Maintain Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 4. Acquire Equipment/Resources 5. Test and Maintain Equipment 6. Continuity of Government Response
