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Disaster preparedness and response: more than major incident initiation
1School of Care Sciences, University of Glamorgan, South Wales.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|October 11, 2005
Summary
Effective disaster response requires comprehensive community preparedness at all levels. Planning should integrate all available resources and lessons from non-governmental organizations, especially from developing nations.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management
- Community Resilience
- Emergency Preparedness
Background:
- Disaster situations demand a response beyond typical major incident preparedness.
- Effective disaster management requires the integration of all community resources and external aid.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the necessity of multi-level community preparedness for efficient disaster response.
- To emphasize the importance of comprehensive planning that includes all service sectors and voluntary organizations.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of disaster response requirements.
- Review of resource utilization in disaster situations.
- Incorporation of lessons learned from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in developing countries.
Main Results:
- Disasters necessitate a holistic approach, utilizing internal and external resources.
- Cross-sectoral planning, including voluntary groups, is crucial for optimal response.
- Insights from developing world NGO practices can enhance global disaster preparedness.
Conclusions:
- Community-wide preparedness is essential for effective disaster management.
- Strategic planning must encompass all societal resources and external support.
- Learning from diverse contexts, such as developing nations, improves disaster response strategies.
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