Geoscience Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 18
Patrick J. Jessee
Contents
Special Event Types .......................................................................................... 430
Intelligence Sharing...........................................................................................432
Personnel...........................................................................................................433
Planners....................................................................................................... 434
Managers ..................................................................................................... 434
Operators .....................................................................................................436
Training ............................................................................................................437
Planning............................................................................................................438
Volunteers .........................................................................................................439
Communications.............................................................................................. 440
Paperwork .........................................................................................................441
Benefits ............................................................................................................ 442
Municipalities and jurisdictions all have different resources. The resources of New
York, New York, and Hot Springs, Arkansas, are not necessarily the same. Although
some common resources such as law enforcement, fire, EMS, and public works
exist, the assets they have are distinctly different. Despite having these clearly dif-
ferent levels of equipment, experience, and training, they have the same common
goals of protecting and providing for the civilian population. This includes normal
operations throughout the year as well as special gatherings and events.
Special event planning is a unique challenge for emergency managers and
public safety professionals. Emergency managers and public safety professionals
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