Why are coordination and cooperation between Emergency Management, the public and private entities essential in working together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from incidents?

Short Discussion essays – Emergency Management

One of the most significant public perceptions of man-made hazards is not knowing anything about their communities’ risks and vulnerabilities. Even though the presence of social media and the increased media coverage of many of these events, “this can’t happen to me” remains prominent in their thoughts.

1. Why is it important for people to understand the man-made hazards that exist in their communities? 50 words
2. Why is public education so important and how is it significant to public perceptions of man-made hazards? 50 words

Emergency Management – Leadership/NIMS

1. Why are coordination and cooperation between Emergency Management, the public and private entities essential in working together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from incidents?  Minimum 150 words but not more than 160 words.