Abstract
This paper discusses the need for effective emergency disaster planning, particularly the storing of emergency kits. It details what should be included in the kits and lists books that can be read to help prepare the average family. The paper discusses past emergency situations in the United States and how the country should learn from those experiences. The paper concludes with excerpts from Patty Wipfler's article "Helping Our Children Deal with Shocking Events."

Table of Contents:
In Case of an Emergency
Ponder, Plan and Practice
General Emergency "Kit" Guidelines
Past Lessons
Current Considerations
Moving Forward
Somewhat Prepared?

From the Paper
"Think through specific needs and various scenarios. At work, it is a good idea to store several protein bars and a small backpack with toiletries, critical medication, some water and food. It's also a good ides to keep a small emergency disaster kit in a car," experts recommend."
"At home, along with an emergency kit or kits, determine a course of action for emergency and disaster situations. Know evacuation routes. Identify a place family members can meet if they are separated. Each family member needs to have an emergency contact list that includes names and phone numbers for immediate family members and also relatives who live out-of-town. It is a good idea to have two escape routes. One plan is needed for each person to get out of each room; the other, the best way to out of the house. Experts recommend that after the plan is mapped out, it is practiced on a regular basis. (Ibid.)"

Tags:evacuation, survival, shelter

Abstract
This paper reviews a number of disaster recovery issues. The paper focuses on the national economic impacts of natural disasters both long- and short-term. The paper also addresses the financial impact of disasters at the personal and community levels.

Tags:Disaster planning, community, financial

Disaster recovery

Economic aspects

Abstract
This paper explains that the possibility of bioterrorism has increased in the recent past; therefore, disaster planning incorporated into the existing public health infrastructures is even more important. Next, the author discusses the execution of the prevention, preparedness, detection, surveillance diagnosis, response and recovery procedures phases, which are part of a bioterrorism disaster plan. The paper underscores that disaster plans are essential in controlling and preventing the effectiveness of bio-attacks so that the damage caused by such acts of terror will not result in untold fatalities.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Prevention and Preparedness
Detection and Surveillance
Providing Diagnosis and Identification of Agents of Attack
Response and Recovery Procedures
Communication Requirements
Challenges and Implementation Issues

From the Paper
"Hoaxes are the most frequent form of bioterrorism as well as the most popular for spreading fear, especially to limited amounts of people. The danger of hoaxes lies mainly in the panic that they cause to the individuals who come into contact with such attacks. Widespread hysteria may result from a hoax such as a suspicious package or regular mail delivered to a prominent person. In order to ensure that hoaxes and their possible dangers remain contained, the government should educate the public on how to contact local authorities who, in turn, ensure that no biological agents are spread to the public and that the perpetrators of such actions are apprehended and prosecuted for their acts."

Tags:hoaxes vulnerability, conduct joint operations, communication, response teams

Abstract
This paper examines a model disaster plan for a small regional airport. The paper explains why the Federal Aviation Authority is encouraging travelers to use regional airports and discusses how important it is for even small facilities to have practical and working disaster plans. The author points this out in light of the 9/11 terrorist attack. The role of various staff members of the airport is highlighted in the paper. The paper includes an appendix of airport safety procedures.

Outline:
Abstract
Statement of Problem
Disasters Included/Excluded from Consideration
Rationale for Included/Excluded Disasters
Personnel and Their Duties: Authority and Responsibility
Personnel Internal and Response Team
Interfaces to Persons both Internal and External to Your Operation
Response Plan and Procedures
Scenario of Events
Fire/Chemical/ Biohazard Threat or Spill
Weather or Natural Disaster Concerns
Regional Power Failure
Earthquake
Tornado
On-site Medical Emergency
In-Flight Emergencies
Terrorist Activity/Security Violations
Requirements for Response Team Activities
Communication and Documentation
References to Supporting Literature
Appendix 1 (recommendations of pre-flight responsibilities including legal and suggested by Willamette Aviation)
Pilot Responsibilities Checklist/ Violation of which will require review and potential suspension of flight privileges:

From the Paper
"Disasters that are likely to occur include natural disasters such as regional, onsite or aircraft fires and or collisions, power failure, individual medical emergencies (including one or more people) floods, earthquakes, heavy winds and biochemical and or chemical hazards, such as spills are included as well as those that must be accounted for but are less likely to occur such as hijacking, terrorist attack and or infiltration or intentional biochemical or chemical attacks either originating at this airport or as an attack on it."

Tags:airport, disaster, plan, regional, airport

Abstract
The paper reviews the disaster plan put out by Queens, N.Y. It shows that awareness about the importance of Community Disaster plans is on the rise and the American Red Cross and fire department are doing their best to educate the community of Queens, New York. The paper shows that what is important is that the disaster plan is practiced regularly and carried out as planned during times of emergency. It surmises that the disaster plan is very effective and covers nearly all issues helping to save more lives and property.

From the Paper
"The Disaster Plan although very useful and helpful can be further improved upon by giving more importance and consideration to a few issues. The most important is working out a plan on how to help the disabled and handicapped members of the neighborhood. This also applies to elderly people who may have mobility problems. Although the above disaster plan applies to them, a few more points should be taken into consideration. The old and the disabled should provide a spare key to their house to any of the nearby neighbors. All emergency health supplies and necessary medicines should be kept within easy reach."

Tags:FDNY, fire, 911, CPR, smoke, detectors

Abstract
This paper examines the implementation of emergency plans in response to the disaster of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. According to the paper, the implementation of this plan has been widely recognized within the discipline of planning as being inadequate to the task at hand. This case study considers both the weaknesses and the strengths of the implementation of the NRP in New Orleans and Louisiana in August and September 2005.

From the Paper
"This case study concerns the implementation of the National Response Plan (NRP) under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the United States government in response to the disaster of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The implementation of this plan has been widely recognized within the discipline of planning as being inadequate to the task at hand. This case study will examine both the weaknesses and the strengths of the implementation of the NRP in New..."

Tags:katrina, disaster, plan

Abstract
This paper discusses hurricanes and the dangers they pose, then examines disaster planning and emergency preparedness for hurricanes. Future concerns about global warming and other climatic issues affecting hurricanes are discussed.

From the Paper
"The far southern United States, along the eastern seaboard and the Gulf Coast, has a high incidence of hurricanes and a history of substantial hurricane-related damage. Hurricanes, revolving storms originating nearthe equator that are accompanied by torrential rain and wind speeds exceeding ...mph, are a potent threat in this area that need to be prepared for in advance to minimize potential destruction of property by wind and water as well as loss of power and other utilities due to destruction of..."

Tags:emergency, preparedness, prepare, prepared, disaster, recovery, hurricane, cyclone, tornado, global warming, business plan, family plan, safety, FEMA, skills, evacuation, evacuate

Abstract
In this article, the writer presents a disaster plan after a fictional company's technology loss, emphasizing the RAID method of mitigation.

From the Paper
"Principles of disaster planning have been at issue in public discourse for some years. Experts have identified phases of disaster which refers to prescriptive activities that are meant to assist institutions in taking control of the process of planning against disaster and responding to it should a catastrophe occur. Four phases cycle into one another preparedness response recovery and mitigation. Of these four phases only response is engaged in an actual disastrous event at the time of occurrence. Even so the other three phases are ..."

Tags:high technology, disaster planning

Abstract
This paper presents a simulated disaster detection, protection and response plan for a Metropolitan subway system in the event of a chemical agent terrorist attack. The paper discusses the plan's early warning and rapid response measures.

Tags:terrorism, chemical agent, subway, security, detection, response, emergency

From the Paper
"The Local Disaster Plan
This research discusses the salient aspects of the preparation, maintenance, and projected operation of community disaster plans. "Generic, all-hazards approaches to emergency management" are often undertaken by communities faced with limited resources and multiple hazards, but disaster experts agree that the best plans are tailored to the specific types of emergencies that are most likely to occur in a particular location (Waugh & Hy, 1990, p. 293). The following discussion assumes that communities will either be developing such specialized plans or will develop general plans with multiple facets that can be initiated as needed in putting the general plan into action.
Everywhere in the United States, from the hurricane-wracked East coast, to the.."