Answer to Question #202970 in English for Jane Mthembu

Question

The reason for developing crisis and disaster plan (disaster preparedness planning ) are to ensure that an organisation will be prepared to deal with any unexpected event in an effective manner. You are a security supervisor working at the Amajola Factory Shop. Draw up an emergency plan of action in the form of an essay that includes the following guidelines:

5.1 The goals of an emergency response plan.

5.2 The establishment of an emergency control team

5.3 The post-disaster management plan

Answer 1

5.1 The goal of emergency preparedness is to strengthen the capacity of governments, organizations, institutions and communities to withstand a disaster or emergency situation. Emergency preparedness can be achieved through: national legislation and policy for disaster management.

5.2 It is the responsibility of emergency responders at the scene to isolate, contain, and neutralize the incident. The ERT will be responsible for managing and directing the activities of the various departments that will be involved in emergency response and recovery.

5.3 The cycle involves the following five stages:

1. Prevention. The best way to address a disaster is by being proactive. ...
2. Mitigation. Mitigation aims to minimize the loss of human life that would result from a disaster.
3. Preparedness.
4. Response.
5. Recovery.