{"id":44376,"date":"2013-09-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-09-16T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2013\/09\/16\/considering-responses-in-the-face-of-disaster\/"},"modified":"2013-09-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-09-16T05:00:00","slug":"considering-responses-in-the-face-of-disaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2013\/09\/16\/considering-responses-in-the-face-of-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Considering responses in the face of disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the past week, the country reflected on the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The terror attacks on this day raised an awareness of our vulnerabilities as Americans and gave us new insight into the value of life, love and freedom. <\/p>\n

Another component of these attacks, unforeseen by those who committed them, was America’s resilient spirit and the resounding support offered to those who responded and continue to protect our way of life. <\/p>\n

This week’s focus of National Disaster Preparedness Month<\/a> is on response.<\/b><\/p>\n

When preparing for a disaster, it helps to know what resources exist to help in a response, and how to contribute to or at the very least not hinder that important work.<\/p>\n


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American Red Cross: Click here.<\/a>
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Red Cross representative<\/a> on campus from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Maurer Center for Public Health, Room 3013.<\/p>\n

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Situational responses<\/b><\/p>\n

A disaster, mass casualty incident, or emerging infectious disease can draw upon a variety of resources when a response is mounted. The response is dependent upon the event, the population where the event occurred, and the resources available within the community or surrounding area. <\/p>\n

Let’s consider the instance of a tornado striking Omaha. What resources would be needed? Homes and businesses may be damaged. Trees and power lines may be down, leaving roadways impassable and extremely hazardous. Power more than likely will be out, thus putting individuals and facilities that rely on power at risk. <\/p>\n

What if there are injuries? Responders would include fire departments, law enforcement, EMS, utilities (OPPD, NPPD), gas & water (MUD, Black Hills) and county or city roads departments. In addition, each city, county or region has an emergency management agency responsible for managing such an event. Visit the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency’s website<\/a> for more information & resources.<\/p>\n

What is your role?<\/b><\/p>\n

Consider what your own role would be. How can you help or hinder a response? <\/p>\n

Do you have any neighbors who may be elderly, dependent upon assistance for functional needs, non-English speaking, new to the area and not familiar with the weather we have here? What can you as a neighbor or concerned community member do to ensure the safety of your neighbors? <\/p>\n

Make plans to attend the Preparedness Fair on Sept. 30 in the Student Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spend some time this month educating and empowering yourself to what you can do to help with a response.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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