Dealing with disaster stress is an integral component of effective emergency planning.
Question 1
Dealing with disaster stress is an integral component of effective emergency planning. Being able to successfully get people the help they need should be a part of any community’s emergency operations plan. In the community of Anytown, the hospital would be a great resource for mental health professionals. Review the “Anytown UA” simulation in the Class Resources. Describe likely psychological and emotional stress indicators during the Anytown emergency for both victims and first responders. Besides the hospital, what alternate means would be available for those in need of mental health professionals? Who else could Anytown’s emergency manager turn to for assistance and include in the community’s EOP? Why would they be an important part of the plan?
Question 2
Recognizing and addressing the manifestations of physiologic and emotional stress during an emergency is essential. Do you think your community is prepared to recognize manifestations of stress and provide your citizens with the emotional and psychological support it needs to deal with a disaster or tragedy? If so, what are the strengths of its plans? If not, where does your community need to improve? In preparing your answer, research the response to a recent tragedy to determine what support was or was not available to the respective communities. How does your community measure up? For this question specifically, take a thorough deep dive into your plans and truly scrutinize them in detail. What is missing that you believe is paramount to the emotional wellbeing of those affected.
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