GCU Evacuate or Shelter in Place Emergency Response Discussion

For the purpose of this discussion, view the Emergency Response simulation from this unit’s studies. In the simulation, Commander Stevers decides to evacuate all residencies and businesses in the hot zone, with the exception of the stadium. He made this decision based on the information he had and his training. That information and training is vital to saving lives. As you view the scenario, consider the information you have learned from the FEMA courses. Consider how this information may have factored into Commander Stevers’s decision making.

For your main post:

• Articulate your position about the decision Commander Stevers made when deciding whether to evacuate or to shelter in place.
• Define what steps could have been taken ahead of time to prevent casualties.
• Develop a detailed alternate response to the incident.
• Evaluate the anticipated outcomes of your response.
• https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
• https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/nims
• https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/frameworks/response
• https://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/nrf-esf-intro.pdf