Writing Assignment: Module 12 Real-World Flashcards
Go to the Web site for the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org. What disaster services does it offer? Which would be beneficial for an organization in a crisis?
The Red Cross offers training and education programs to help organizations prepare for disasters. the redcross offers emergency response.
Go to www.r3c.com and select the Our Services option. Make a list of the services this firm offers. Which of those services could a medium-sized or large company use during a situation like the COVID-19 global pandemic? Which of their services could be used even if there is no emergency or crisis? Bring your comments to class for discussion.
Crisis Management: R3 Continuum offers crisis management services that help organizations plan, prepare for, and respond to crises. These services include crisis planning, crisis training, crisis response, and crisis recovery.
Employee Assistance: R3 Continuum offers a range of employee assistance services to help organizations support their employees’ mental health and well-being. These services include counseling, coaching, and support for employees dealing with personal or work-related challenges.
Using a Web search tool or your library’s electronic resources, look for stories on crises that have happened in the past six months in your region. What CM efforts, if any, mitigated the effect on local businesses and residents?
Go to the Department of Homeland Security’s Web site at www.dhs.gov. On the Topics menu, select Disasters. What are some of the services that the DHS offers to organizations? Locate the DHS National Response Plan brochure. Download it and read it. What information would be beneficial to organizations in CM planning?
the DHS offers to organizations is the National Response Plan (NRP) brochure. The NRP provides a comprehensive framework for coordinated response to disasters, including guidance on emergency planning, response, and recovery activities. The brochure covers a range of topics, including:
The purpose and scope of the NRP
The roles and responsibilities of various agencies and organizations in the response effort
Key concepts and principles for emergency management, including the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Planning and preparedness guidance for organizations, including guidance on risk assessment, hazard mitigation, and continuity planning
Coordination and communication strategies for effective response
Recovery and reconstruction activities and considerations
