NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 3 Disaster Recovery Plan

NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 3 Disaster Recovery Plan

Health and government policies have a range of effects on catastrophe recovery. The Stafford Act gives the federal government the legal ability to help states during designated catastrophic disasters and emergencies. If the situation is beyond the combined response capabilities of state and local government authorities, this aid is given under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in charge of coordinating the administration of disaster assistance resources (FEMA). When the president of the United States proclaims an emergency under the Stafford Act, numerous billions of dollars from the community fund become accessible for use. (Stafford, 2020) This fund offers individuals with urgent cash help for housing or other tragedy needs. The FEMA Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 changes the Stafford Act by allowing survivors with disabilities more freedom, reducing inequalities among vulnerable groups. This increases the amount of aid available to disaster-affected individuals and families, including permitting accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities to be deducted from their maximum disaster assistance grant award. It also provides for more flexibility in terms of building what is required rather than merely restoring or replacing what is already there (“FEMA, 2018”).

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Tracking progress over time is the last component of the MAP-IT methodology. In the aftermath of a storm, recovery activities must be well-organized and trackable. Teams of search and rescue personnel should be split into groups and provided mappable regions in which to perform operations. It is critical to notify the command centre after an area has been searched so that no more attempts are undertaken. Utility providers should be treated similarly in order to restore electricity and water. Areas that can be mapped should be provided so that repair work may be tracked. Unfortunately, communication hurdles do exist and must be addressed during calamities such as hurricanes (Fischer, Possega, & Fischback, 2016). It is critical that information be sent quickly in the event of a crisis. Researchers have discovered three main forms of communication obstacles during catastrophes and disaster crisis management. Because of perceived disparities among those involved in crisis response groups or the general public, social obstacles to communication emerge. Problems arising from the use of technology for crisis management result in technological obstacles. During crisis management, organisational barriers emerge between organisations. The first, technical obstacles, emphasises the importance of technology in crisis response and recovery, especially in today’s environment. The only way to overcome distance and communicate with people reacting to and managing the crisis is through technology. Infrastructure failure is regarded as a technological stumbling block that must be solved as soon as feasible. This can happen as a result of radio and mobile phone outages, communication system failure owing to wind, water, or earlier mismanagement, the lack of backup communication networks, and infrastructure support interruption. Overcoming these obstacles necessitates prior preparation and contingency measures. 

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Finally, in order to be organised and effective, disaster recovery plans should employ the MAP-IT framework. This framework includes strategies for mobilising partners, assessing community needs, developing and implementing a plan to meet agreed-upon goals, and monitoring plan progress. In order to promote recovery goals, a healthy interaction between the Villa Health community and leaders may be created. A successful recovery plan makes use of government resources while also addressing health inequalities, community needs, and communication obstacles. A positive outcome for all will result from well-organized planning and implementation.