Homework Responses Wk 5

The four factors of emergency management can be compared together as collective topics in preparation of the possibility of an emergency. Breaking these four factors down further, we can see how they differ from one another by focusing on different dimensions that could occur whether it be an emergency or daily routine.

Mitigation is focusing on how to reduce a likely hazard or it's consequence (Coppola, P.224). 

Preparedness is focusing on taking action before the event of an emergency. This could be skills such as CPR/AED, or response evacuation routes. The overall goal of this factor is to minimize response time and create an effective recovery (Coppola, P. 275).

Response focuses on taking action towards prevention of loss of life, injury, and damages. This factor is conducted prior to, during, and after an emergency event (Coppola, P. 321).

Recovery focuses on rebuilding, repairing, and regaining what was once there whether that be production, cash flow, etc. (Coppola, P.405).

All four of these factors have a proactive focus to minimize the amount of damage, time, or hazards to ensure business continuity and security. The difference is the focus of each factor as I stated above which can be seen now that they have been broken down into their roles. Although they all have different focuses, the action is taken prior to an emergency which is where the proactive mindset comes into play. These four factors are meant to prevent as much as possible while planning as much as possible for any event.

Michael 

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