The concept of an integrated emergency management system focuses on the development of individual emergency response plans by State and local government agencies and public and private organizations in which the interrelation, coordination and cooperation of the various entities are considered. Unlike other natural disasters, such as floods or tornadoes, a major earthquake will occur without warning and the damage to structures, bridges and utilities will be much more widespread and severe.
One tool which can be utilized to enhance the emergency management system
is a
comprehensive database of resources (both public and private) throughout the State that could
be called upon in an emergency. The State Emergency Management Agency has developed
such a database; however, many local government agencies do not currently have access, due
to computer equipment limitations.
Promote the concept of an integrated emergency management system to local emergency response coordinators, government agencies and public and private entities through seminars. Place special emphasis on response planning for earthquake events, to ensure that responders and critical facilities are functional after such an event.
Support the establishment of a statewide computer network for emergency response and the acquisition of computer equipment by local emergency response coordinators to enable access to the network.