Discussion Question 2

There are several approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of emergency management plans. The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) is the most recognized organization and is aligned with the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 1,600 standards. FEMA, as well as many other federal and state agencies, require an accounting of state and local emergency preparedness.

For this Discussion, consider approaches for evaluating emergency management plans. Then select one approach that you think is most effective.  

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a description of two approaches for evaluating the effectiveness of an emergency management plan. Then explain which approach is most effective and why. Justify your response with references to the Learning Resources and current literature. 

• Haddow, G. D., Bullock, J. A., & Coppola, D. P. (2014). Introduction to emergency management (5th ed.). Waltham, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Chapter 4, “The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Preparedness”
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2008) National incident management system. Washington, DC: Author. 
  National Incident Management System. P-501. Catalog Number 08336-1. 2008. FEMA.
  • Read pp. 9–22
• FEMA. (2008). FEMA strategic plan: Fiscal years 2008–2013:The nation's preeminent emergency management and preparedness agency (FEMAP–422). Washington, DC: Author. 
  FEMA Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2008 – 2013. 2008. FEMA P-422. Catalog Number 08015-1. FEMA.

• FEMA. (n.d.). NIMS resource center. Retrieved March 16, 2012, from http://www.fema.gov/national-incident-management-system