Emergency Crisis Management

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realities of their duties in the face of disaster/emergency situations. Whether they may be faced with hurricanes, earthquakes or bomb threats, emergency management coordinators (EMCs) must assess the situation quickly, brainstorm possible solutions and delegate duties accordingly. Some of the major duties for EMCs include supervising search and rescue, obtaining food and shelter for survivors and organizing other relief efforts. And depending on your geographical location this job can mean different things in relation to the amount and severity of such threats.
An EMC is not off the clock when things are calm and there is no emergency situation to tend to. The laundry list of duties and responsibilities that an EMC much take on is quite extensive and includes, but is not limited to the following:

* Supervises, coordinates, and maintains the daily operations of the local Emergency Management Agency (EMA).

* Maintains the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in a continuous ...

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available to these personnel. Through newspaper articles, radio programs, television, speaking engagements, and seminars, makes the public aware of the emergency plans and procedures that are in place and the public's part in making these plans and procedures work.

* Working with the Red Cross and DFACS, ensures that adequate facilities are available to shelter citizens should the need arise.

* Coordinates with the school system officials for the development of tornado warnings and school shelter plans.

* On a 24 hour basis, responds to hazardous material incidents, bomb threats, severe weather alerts, and other natural or man-made emergencies.

* Manages the daily operations ...

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