Preparedness - Resilience - Recovery
ASSESSMENTS
Disaster Plan Assessment
Assess the current plan's effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and ensure it is up-to-date and compliant. The steps include gathering information about past disasters and stakeholder input, analyzing the data to identify strengths and weaknesses, developing recommendations for changes and required resources, implementing those changes and providing staff training, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
Community / Individual
Pinpoint needs, vulnerabilities, and hazards, allowing for the creation of targeted, effective plans and community engagement. The assessment process involves defining the scope, gathering and analyzing data, prioritizing needs, developing and implementing recommendations, and evaluating effectiveness. Key aspects of successful assessments include diverse stakeholder involvement, varied data collection methods, cultural sensitivity, and actionable outcomes.