Wikipedia Anyone?

Still confused with all the definitions of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness out there?

May be you overlooked one of the most obvious websites to get a better understanding.

Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_management

Provides lots of content, links, resources, etc. from around the world.

Day In The Life - Emergency Manager

Often when we think of the role of Emergency Manager, we think of an emergency management office that might reside in an office of emergency management.

With all the recent news about peanut recalls, what might a day in the life of a state Department of Agriculture Emergency Manager look like.

While the following was written in 2003, it helps define a model for this role.

http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125-50772_2404_4863-74271--,00.html

Local CERT Teams Volunteer For Inauguration

In partnership with local agencies, members of the Montgomery County (Maryland) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be stationing multiple volunteer teams for inauguration.

For additional information on CERT, please visit:

http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/

If you are interested in seeing what response activities your local CERT is involved with and to get involved, please contact your local CERT Volunteer Coordinator or local Department of Emergency Management.