herma percy, ph.d associate professor homeland security program director washington adventist...
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MISTAKE # 2: UNDER-UTILIZED IN PREPAREDNESS More focus on disaster recovery than preparednessTRANSCRIPT
10 MISTAKES MADE IN
DISASTER PLANNING AND
RESPONSE
Herma Percy, Ph.DAssociate ProfessorHomeland Security Program DirectorWashington Adventist University Takoma Park, Maryland
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
MISTAKE # 1: LIMITED VALUE RECOGNITION
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
MISTAKE # 2: UNDER-UTILIZED IN PREPAREDNESSMore focus on disaster recovery than
preparedness
MISTAKE #3: LACK OF TRAINING
Provide training and skill-building assistance to improve the ability of churches to serve as emergency responders and recovery agents
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
MISTAKE # 4: RESPONSE TO PSYCHOSOICAL IMPACTPrepare FBOs to address behavioral
problems
ENGAGEMENT PHASE
MISTAKE #5: TOP-DOWN APPROACHEngage local churches, rather than
primarily focusing on large major denominations
ENGAGEMENT PHASE MISTAKE #6: EFFORTS TO ENGAGE
VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
ENGAGEMENT PHASE
MISTAKE # 7: SIMULATIONS
SUSTAINABILITY PHASE
MISTAKE # 8: RESOURCES TO FBOsStrengthen the capacity of churches to
serve
SUSTAINABILITY PHASE
MISTAKE # 9: SEAT AT THE TABLE
SUSTAINABILITY PHASE
MISTAKE # 10 : UNTAPPED RESOURCEUtilizing faith-based leaders as Agents of
Safety
10 SOLUTIONSDevelopment Recognize value Focus more on preparedness rather than just recovery Provide training and promote certifications in communities Prepare FBOs to address psychosocial impact
Engagement Engage local churches rather than just major denominations Engage vulnerable populations Conduct simulations with FBOs
Sustainability Provide resources for FBOs to provide services Seat at the table at all stages Utilize pastors as public safety agents