EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (EOP)

Emergency Management (EOP)

Emergency Management (EOP)

Introduction

Emergencies can happen without warning at any time. Therefore, one needs to be physically and psychologically prepared for unexpected accidents or disasters, and it is a responsibility of both individuals as well as institutions. The state disaster management departments are responsible for studying, completing and implementing the Emergency Operation Plan.

Discussion

The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season broke several records, including the most named tropical storms in a single year, totaling 27 (the average is 10), and the most hurricanes, 15 (the average is 5); and 7 of these were rated intense, or greater than Category 3 (the ...