a range of measures to manage risks to communities and the environment; the organisation and management of resources for dealing with all aspects of emergencies. Emergency management involves the plans, structures and arrangements which are established to bring together the normal endeavors of government, voluntary and private agencies in a comprehensive and coordinated way to deal with the whole spectrum of emergency needs including prevention, response, and recovery.60, 61
an organized analysis, planning, direction, and coordination of resources to mitigate, prepare, respond, and assist with recovery from an emergency or disaster.
A management strategy which is always based on these four phases: Mitigation/Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. All teams working within EM are organized and coordinated using the NIMS.
A range of controls and procedures to manage risks to the business associated with disasters and emergencies. It involves developing and maintaining arrangements to prevent or mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
is the process an organization uses to prevent, mitigate, and recover from emergencies. Emergency management consists of planning, preparedness, response and readiness assurance activities.
The efforts of the State and the political subdivisions to develop, plan, analyze, conduct, provide, implement and maintain programs for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery (IEMA definition). See Disaster, Emergency, FEMA, Natural Disaster, Manmade Disaster.
Emergency management (or disaster management) is the discipline dealing with and avoiding risks. It is a discipline that involves preparing, supporting, and rebuilding society when natural or human-made disasters occur. Emergency management is the continuous process by which all individuals, groups, and communities manage hazards in an effort to avoid or ameliorate the impact of disasters resulting from the hazards.