EMGT 302 6380 Concepts of Emergency Management
EMGT 302 Research Paper / Concepts of Emergency Management
Evolution of Emergency Management
Introduction
What is emergency management? To some it is a disciple or a study, some may even see it as a process. FEMA defines emergency management as, “The managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerabilities to hazards and cope with disasters” (FEMA, 2007). Emergency managers seek to identify hazards and promote the safety of the community by limiting vulnerabilities and educating the community to have the capability to deal with disasters and hazards. It is that ability that separates emergency managers from response organizations such as fire, law enforcement, EMS or public works.
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EMGT 302 6380 Concepts of Emergency Management