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Comparative Emergency Management

Explore the historical and modern perspectives on disasters and emergency management, from ancient civilizations to timeless hazards. Learn about key motivating concepts, notable historical disasters, and the influence of factors such as government, public perception, and capacity. Discover the roots of civil defense and its impact on disaster response strategies.

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Comparative Emergency Management

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  1. Comparative Emergency Management Session 3 Slide Deck Session 3

  2. Session Objectives • Provide an overview of disasters throughout history • Explain the ancient roots of emergency management, and discuss the key actions and players that have contributed to the evolution of the emergency management discipline • Explain the modern roots of emergency management Session 3

  3. Disaster History Disasters oftentimes represent much more than just “ornamental” or interesting events that merely mark our historical record. Rather, these catastrophes have been so influential as to guide and actually shape our history. Session 3

  4. Civilizations Affected by Disasters • Mayans • Norse • Minoans • Supe • Old Egyptian Empire Session 3

  5. Notable Historical Disasters Session 3

  6. EM Motivating Concepts • The reduction of harm to life • The reduction of harm to property • The reduction of harm to the environment Session 3

  7. Timeless Hazards • Famine and starvation • Intolerable natural forces (meteorological, hydrological, other) • Dangerous wildlife • Violence at the hands of other social groupings • Disease • Accidental injuries Session 3

  8. Historical Examples • The Asipu Risk Management • Pompeii Evacuation • Egyptian Water Wheels • Roman Fire Departments • Incan Fortifications Session 3

  9. Reasons for Differentiation • Form of government in place • Portfolio of hazards that exist within the country • Public perception of risk • Political will to manage hazards and disasters • Emergency management capacity • Available funding • Experience with disaster consequences • Physical location • Vulnerabilities (physical, social, economic, and environmental) Session 3

  10. Civil Defense Era • Response to the threat posed by air raids and the ever-present prospect of a nuclear attack • Systems included: • Detection • Early warning • Hardened shelters • Standardized and specialized training • Standardized and hazard-specific equipment, supplies and protocols • Funding • Search & rescue teams • Local and regional coordination Session 3

  11. Examples of Civil Defense Roots • Great Britain • Canada • The United States • France • Algeria Session 3

  12. Other Factors • Necessity / Acceptance of a need • Popular criticism / failed response • No capacity exists… Session 3

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