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    The document discusses emergency response management. It defines an emergency as an event that endangers life, property, or the environment and requires a significant coordinated response. A response is a reaction to such a situation to minimize its effects. The document outlines the phases of an emergency response as discovery and notification, evaluation and control initiation, containment and countermeasures, cleanup and disposal, and documentation. It also discusses various emergency responders like fire services, urban search and rescue teams, emergency medical services, and hospitals. The importance of a timely response is emphasized. Emergency management is described as a range of measures to manage risks through plans, policies, decisions, activities at various stages of an emergency.

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    The document discusses emergency response management. It defines an emergency as an event that endangers life, property, or the environment and requires a significant coordinated response. A response is a reaction to such a situation to minimize its effects. The document outlines the phases of an emergency response as discovery and notification, evaluation and control initiation, containment and countermeasures, cleanup and disposal, and documentation. It also discusses various emergency responders like fire services, urban search and rescue teams, emergency medical services, and hospitals. The importance of a timely response is emphasized. Emergency management is described as a range of measures to manage risks through plans, policies, decisions, activities at various stages of an emergency.

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    The document discusses emergency response management. It defines an emergency as an event that endangers life, property, or the environment and requires a significant coordinated response. A response is a reaction to such a situation to minimize its effects. The document outlines the phases of an emergency response as discovery and notification, evaluation and control initiation, containment and countermeasures, cleanup and disposal, and documentation. It also discusses various emergency responders like fire services, urban search and rescue teams, emergency medical services, and hospitals. The importance of a timely response is emphasized. Emergency management is described as a range of measures to manage risks through plans, policies, decisions, activities at various stages of an emergency.

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    Lecture 15 Emergency

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    The document discusses emergency response management. It defines an emergency as an event that endangers life, property, or the environment and requires a significant coordinated response. A response is a reaction to such a situation to minimize its effects. The document outlines the phases of an emergency response as discovery and notification, evaluation and control initiation, containment and countermeasures, cleanup and disposal, and documentation. It also discusses various emergency responders like fire services, urban search and rescue teams, emergency medical services, and hospitals. The importance of a timely response is emphasized. Emergency management is described as a range of measures to manage risks through plans, policies, decisions, activities at various stages of an emergency.

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    The key takeaways are the different phases involved in emergencies such as discovery and notification, evaluation and accident control initiation, containment and counter measures, cleanup and disposal, and documentation.

    The different phases involved in emergencies are discovery and notification, evaluation and accident control initiation, containment and counter measures, cleanup and disposal, and documentation.

    The core responsibilities of modern fire fighting services include fire prevention, fire fighting, ambulatory services, responding to road traffic collisions, responding to other serious non-fire emergencies, enforcement of fire safety legislation, and community training and public awareness.

    Emergency

    Response
    Management
    By,
    USMAN ILYAS
    Assistant Professor
    Civil Engineering Department
    University of Management & Technology, Lahore
    2
    Emergency
    Response
    Management
    Emergency Response
    Emergency:
    An event which endangers or threatens to
    endanger life, property or the environment, and
    which requires a significant and coordinated
    response
    • An extraordinary situation in which people
    are temporarily unable to meet their basic
    survival needs, or there are serious or immediate
    threats to human life and well-being (UNDMTP,
    2002).
    Emergency Response

    Response:

    Is reaction to such a situation or event by


    measures taken in anticipation of, during and
    immediately after an emergency to ensure its
    effects are minimized
    Purpose of Emergency Planning
    • Minimize damage.
    • Ensure the safety of staff, customers/ clients and
    Public.
    • Protect vital records/assets.
    • Provide for continuity of operations
    Phases in Emergencies
    Generally, the following five phases are involved in an
    emergency:
    • Discovery and Notification
    • Evaluation and Accident Control Initiation.
    • Containment and Counter Measures.
    • Cleanup and Disposal.
    • Documentation.
    Phases in Emergencies
    Discovery and Notification:
    An event with an imminent threat of turning into an
    accident must first be discovered and the discoverer
    should quickly notify the same to the safety officer
    Phases in Emergencies
    Evaluation and Accident Control Initiation:
    Based on the evaluation of available information, the
    safety officer makes a rapid assessment of the severity
    of the likely accident and initiates the best course of
    action.
    Phases in Emergencies
    Containment and Counter Measures:
    Action is first taken to contain and control the accident
    by eliminating the causes which may lead to the spread
    of accident. Measures are also taken to minimize the
    damage to personnel, property and environment.
    Phases in Emergencies
    Cleanup and Disposal:
    After the accident is effectively contained and
    controlled, the cleanup of the site of the accident and
    safe disposal of waste generated due to the accident
    are undertaken.
    Phases in Emergencies
    Documentation:
    • All aspects of accidents, must be documented for
    subsequent analysis for prevention in future,
    damage estimation, insurance recovery and
    compensation payment.
    • It may be noted that photographs, survey reports,
    main objects involved in the accident, etc. may have
    to be carried out before the cleanup and disposal
    phase.
    • However, the effort in all cases is to recommence
    the operation as soon as possible.
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    Emergency Responders
    Fire Fighting Services
    In Pakistan the core responsibility of fire
    fighting departments is deemed only to “extinguish the
    fire”.
    In sharp contrast modern fire fighting services in EU, US and
    Canada have wide core functions and added responsibilities
    some are mentioned
    below:
    •Fire Prevention
    •Fire Fighting
    •Ambulatory services
    •Responding to Road Traffic Collisions
    •Responding to other serious non fire
    emergencies
    •Enforcement of Fire Safety Legislation
    •Community Training and public awareness
    Urban Search and Rescue
    Urban search-and-rescue (US&R) involves:
    • Location,
    • Rescue (extrication)
    • Initial medical stabilization of victims trapped in
    confined spaces.

    Goal:
    In a disaster situation the goal of a search and rescue
    operation is to rescue the greatest number of people
    in the shortest amount of time, while minimizing the
    risk to the rescuers
    Emergency Medical Services
    Pre Hospital Management
    • Oxygen Therapy
    • Multiple Trauma
    • Bleeding and burn control
    • Moving Patients to hospital
    • Assisting Patients in using medications
    • Assisting medical
    professionals
    Hospitals
    Hospital Emergency Function

    Develop and implement a well- designed


    Hospital Emergency Plan that increase the
    capacity to respond effectively to large
    emergencies and disasters involving mass
    causalities
    Others You Can think of ?
    • Law Enforcement Agencies
    /Services
    • Civil Defence
    • Army, Navy, Air Force
    • NGOs
    • WAPDA, SNGPL, WASA
    • Other Govt Services
    • Pakistan Red Crescent Society
    Importance of Timely Response
    Emergency Response Activities

    Victims & Survivors


    DISASTER
    SITE

    Local Responders
    MEDIA

    PUBLIC

    POLICE
    Emergency Response Activities
    Immediate Actions
    • Fire Fighting /Search & Rescue
    • Emergency Medical Assistance
    • Transportation of victims
    • Need Assessment Survey
    • Hospital Preparedness
    • Evacuation

    Need is to Gain Control!


    A SYSTEM !!!
    Emergency Management

    CONTROL

    Police
    Emergency Management
    A range of measures to manage risks to communities
    and the environment

    Measures:
    • Plans
    • System & Policies
    • Administrative decisions
    • Operational activities which pertain to the
    various stages of an emergency at all levels
    • Resource availability
    Emergency Management
    Principles

    • Comprehensive - risk assessment,


    prevention, preparedness, response and
    recovery

    • All hazards- managing the large range of


    possible effects of risks and emergencies

    • All agencies

    • Appropriate resourcing
    THANKS

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