Category: Spring 2024 Disaster Plans

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Corrinne Joseph Tendo, Jose Flores Hernandez, and Debra Oyedeji’s Emergency Response Plan for Wildfires in Canada

Wildfire smoke from afar

Introduction: Internationally, wildfires are increasing in frequency, duration, severity, and number of acres (hectares) burned. Unfortunately, climate change adds a layer of complexity as it creates environmental conditions conducive to wildfires. This disaster response plan serves to develop a process to build resiliency and provide the means to mitigate loss of life and livelihood for Indigenous peoples and communities within the context of wildfires.

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Grace Ann Nader, Aziz Maher, Justin Andries’ Disaster Response Plan for Mental Health Services Post-Hurricane

Aerial view of a hurricane

Introduction: The South Louisiana region, with a rich cultural heritage and diverse population, faces significant challenges due to its location along the Gulf Coast, where hurricanes frequently make landfall. Specifically, Orleans Parish has recently experienced devastating impacts of hurricanes, which have resulted in adverse mental health outcomes for its inhabitants. This annex to the Louisiana Department of Health sets forth guidelines and recommendations for managing the response to mental health needs of individuals and communities in Orleans Parish post-hurricane.

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Sarah Crisci, Alexandra Bova, and Lizcary Amarante’s Disaster Plan for the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency

Introduction: London has had frequent outbreaks of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in recent years. Between 2014 and 2018 England saw more than a 20% increase in E. coli cases. E. coli has become a risk to public health since it can cause death or lead to serious medical problems such as permanent kidney or brain damage, even after recovery from the infection. This Food Standards Agency Emergency Response Plan outlines the recommended procedures to effectively manage responses and mitigate risks during food safety emergencies like E. coli outbreaks.

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Wanda Dikiy, Susan Nagel, and Kyung-Hwa Ashcraft’s Disaster Plan for Havana Syndrome

Introduction: U.S. Embassy personnel, U.S. government officials, other members of U.S. Foreign Service, and their families who are stationed to serve abroad are vulnerable to risks from hazards related to the particular geographical location and unique environments of the host country. This comprehensive Disaster Plan is designed to be an iterative process with regular reviews and adjustments, taking into account the complexities of emerging and past threats, the evaluation of their respective responses, and new available technologies.

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Amanda Cone, Lennika King, Ray Liu, and Jessica Rodriguez’s Emergency Operations Plan for Services d’Aide Médicale Urgente (SAMU) for Mass Shooting

Introduction: This Emergency Operations Plan was created to provide guidance on responding to mass shootings in Paris, France. Although mass shootings are not nearly as common in France as they are in the United States, they are not infrequent either. More recently, mass shootings in France –– particularly those occurring in Paris –– have been tied to terrorism. In the event of an active shooter incident or any other connected emergency or disaster that could affect the country or any of its residents, Services d’Aide Médicale Urgente (SAMU) is required to respond and take action. In some cases, this response requires joint efforts between fire and rescue services as well.