When a nation is struck by something as terrible as a disaster, either natural or man-made, lives are ruined, families are lost, cities crumble and the country is hit with a devastating blow leaving those affected in a state of turmoil. It is when horrible occurrences like this take place…
Crisis And Disaster Management
What Can I Do With a Degree in Crisis and Disaster Management?
If you’ve always been fascinated by first responders, disaster relief organizations, and search and rescue teams, you might be considering a disaster or crisis management degree. But before you leap, you need to know what opportunities you’ll have once you graduate. Fortunately, it’s an excellent time to join this field….
Top 5 Careers in Emergency and Disaster Management
As COVID-19 rapidly evolved, the emergency management industry was called upon to help communities, cities, states, and nations. It was the crisis response managers who were tasked with helping communities navigate an influx of health concerns. Careers in emergency and disaster management are quickly growing in demand. Just like any…
The Difference You Can Make as an Emergency Management Specialist
The world is rapidly changing, and so are the careers and fields of education that can help make a difference. With the pandemic of COVID-19 spreading around the world, many people are looking at their career choices and making changes. On a day-to-day basis, emergency management specialists are making a…
How to Become an Emergency Management Specialist
Are you a natural leader? Do you thrive under pressure? Are you level-headed and organized? Do you enjoy helping others? If so, a career in emergency management might be the perfect fit. Let’s take a look at the day-to-day responsibilities of an Emergency Management Specialist, where they typically work, their…
What Are The Major Causes of Airplane Accidents?
Flying. A mode of travel that has imposed fear in countless people since the wright brothers first took lift off back in 1903. Fast forward over a hundred years and people are still terrified of flying and rightfully so. There’s something unnatural about moving at over 450 mph at 39,000…
Preparing For The Worst with The Four Phases of Emergency Management
“Emergency response and recovery starts locally and with plans/strategies and engagement of all the relevant partners. To the extent that communications were and are good, and pre-existed prior to the disaster, then the success of the various agency responses and mobilization will only be as good as the working relationships…
Crisis and Disaster Management During Hurricane Isaac
Eerily coinciding with the grim 7-year anniversary of the devastating disaster and aftermath of the infamous Hurricane Katrina that ravished New Orleans in 2005, Hurricane Isaac came ashore on the night of Tuesday, August 28, 2012. The large, slow-moving storm loomed over the Gulf of Mexico for nearly a day before it finally hit, leaving a river of destruction in its wake.
Is America Prepared for a National Emergency?
With growing fears of economic collapse, national disasters, and terrorist attacks, the United States government in association with private entities is increasing efforts to ensure the safety of its citizens in the event of a national emergency. Despite these ongoing efforts, however, many average citizens and experts alike question whether…