Partnerships In Preparedness
A Compendium of Exemplary Practices in Emergency Management
Volume II - May 1997
Introduction
Dear Partners:
This second edition of Partnerships in Preparedness: A Compendium of Exemplary Practices in Emergency Management represents the results of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) ongoing canvassing for exemplary practices in emergency management. A panel of our partners from the public and private emergency management community reviewed all the practices included in this volume; the practices have all been certified as accurate by the submitters. FEMA is not responsible for misinformation.
FEMA plans to publish annual editions of the Compendium and is, therefore, constantly searching for innovative practices to be included. Forms are provided in the back pages of this edition for submitting nominations to be included in future volumes. The same form can be used to provide updated information on any practices listed in this volume. Another form is provided for your opinions on the Compendium.
The organization of this document responds to FEMA's goal to inform all interested individuals of innovative and promising approaches to emergency management. While reviewing and rating the submissions for adherence to FEMA standards and practices, effectiveness, ease of replication, cost-effectiveness, and presentation, the panel of partners felt that several were especially noteworthy. Therefore, Volume II contains 9 superior practices and 29 commendable practices, which are provided in separate sections of this volume.
Sections are organized alphabetically by the State from which the exemplary practice was nominated. Under each State listing, the programs are organized alphabetically. Each program listing provides data in the following categories: name of the program; contact person's name, address, and phone and fax numbers; program type; population targeted for the program; program setting; startup date; description of the program; evaluation information; annual budget; sources of funding; and in some cases, additional sources for information. The categories are highlighted to help the reader peruse each listing for specific data. For example, check the Program Type description to get a quick overview of the program's purpose. Read the Program Description to learn more about the program's goals and operations. Check the Evaluation Information for indicators of its success.
Four indexes enable readers to locate key information:
- Title. The program titles are listed in alphabetical order.
- Subject. Most programs have been indexed to more than a single subject heading. Subject headings include aspects such as the type of problem being addressed by the program (e.g., earthquakes, hurricanes), the program type (e.g., damage assessment), and solutions to problems (e.g., evacuation routes, emergency response teams).
- Location. This index enhances the Table of Contents by indicating the cities and counties within a State covered by the program. If a program is multistate, that information is listed first under the name of each involved State. If the program is operating throughout a single State, that information is provided next.
- Contact. The names of the program contacts are listed in alphabetical order to enable the reader to easily identify the individuals to write to or call for further information.
Kay C. Goss
Associate Director for Preparedness, Training, and Exercises Directorate
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