Essays on Emergency

Thredbo landslide 1997 Introduction The Thredbo landslide shook the small community of Thredbo, both physically in the shaking of the ground during the landslide, and emotionally in the death of 18 skiers. This analysis will give outline of the event that occurred followed by the potential for injury or further disaster. The actual rescue efforts…

There are two meanings to the term emergency response. Firstly an emergency response is the fourth of five related elements that make up Integrated Emergency Management (IEM) when dealing with major incidents. The five elements are: Risk assessment. Hazard prevention and minimisation. Preparedness. Response. Recovery. As an emergency response driver, you have to arrive at…

Flashing red and blue lights accompanied by an alarming siren in the distance is signaled when the double doors of the emergency room burst open. Pushed by several nurses, doctors, and other medical staff, a lone hospital stretcher with a bloody, wounded patient flies through the medical center towards the doors to the operating room….

Having completed the David Alexander text, explain the four phases of emergency planning in detail?  Mitigation- is the attempt to prevent hazards from  developing altogether, or to reduce the effects of disasters when they occur. Preparedness- In this stage emergency managers develop plans of action for when the emergency strikes. Common  preparedness measures include the proper maintenance…

Emergency Contraception/ The Morning After Pill According to the United States Supreme Court decision in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, every woman has the right to regulate her own reproductive health. Pretty cut and dried, right? Apparently less than we would like to think, since the issue of Emergency Birth Control has become…

Response Readiness in humans is innate. It is something that originates from the mind and constitute the intellect. Although the brain filters all incoming information, humans interpret the information and react to the situation. But man’s nature is such that he reacts not only to theactual existence of dangers, but also to the threats and…

AbstractThis research paper is a thorough discussion of the Military response and management to emergencies.   It covers the understanding of the organizational hierarchy, which governs the deployment of emergency management and response in the discussion of Special Forces.  The different procedures in handling emergencies are discussed in the section entitled Military Echelons of Care. …

Problem Statement Hurricane Sandy was a rare hybrid storm that spread over 1,000 miles in circumference and affected 24 states along the East Coast of the United States and inland across the Appalachian Mountains into Wisconsin and Michigan. Hurricane Sandy brought high winds and record storm surges that led to major flooding, property damage and…

Volunteers Association. Walcott has had a team of volunteers monitoring the sea since 1976 after the sea breached the defenses and flooded properties on the sea front including the post office. They were known as Walcott Flood Wardens. Some of them were fishermen so were very familiar with how the weather conditions could cause major…

Our first hospital visit will be to the emergency room, also referred to as the E.R. This department provides primary care for patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. It is staffed by a team of healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and surgeons. In the emergency room, various tools are used such…