Disaster Response and Recovery, 3rd Edition

11Harnessing Technology and Organization: Tools and Structures for Effective Operations

STARTING POINT

Pretest to assess your knowledge on how to harness technology and organization.

Determine where you need to concentrate your effort.

What You’ll Learn in This Chapter

• The importance of technology in response and recovery.
• The benefit of decision support systems.
• Organizational structures for emergency operations centers (EOCs).
• The value of mutual aid when a disaster occurs.
• The nature of the Standard Emergency Management System (SEMS).
• Principles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

After Studying This Chapter, You’ll Be Able To

• Evaluate how technology is used after disasters.
• Compare different types of technological tools.
• Explain the principles of incident command systems.
• Demonstrate how to run an EOC.
• Request support from other state governments.
• Appraise the National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF).

Goals and Outcomes

• Apply technology in response and recovery operations.
• Employ geographic information systems (GIS).
• Work closely with those involved in ICS.
• Coordinate with others in the EOC.
• Organize disaster operations with nearby jurisdictions.
• Activate the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
• Oversee functions based on federal response and recovery frameworks.

INTRODUCTION

The resilience you desire to promote as an emergency manager is increased when you harness technology and organization ...