Typed Resource Definitions - Public Works Resources (FEMA 508-7 / May 2005 (updated 2008)) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781482386936)

The National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Initiative supports the National Incident Management System (NIMS) by establishing a comprehensive, integrated national mutual aid and resource management system that provides the basis to type, order, and track all (Federal, State, and local) response assets. For ease of ordering and tracking, response assets need to be categorized via resource typing. Resource typing is the categorization and description of resources that are commonly exchanged in disasters via mutual aid, by capacity and/or capability. Through resource typing, disciplines examine resources and identify the capabilities of a resource's components (i.e., personnel, equipment, and training). During a disaster, an emergency manager knows what capability a resource needs to have to respond efficiently and effectively. Resource typing definitions will help define resource capabilities for ease of ordering and mobilization during a disaster. As a result of the resource typing process, a resource's capability is readily defined and an emergency manager is able to effectively and efficiently request and receive resources through mutual aid during times of disaster.

Author: Federal Emergency Management Agency,U. S. Department of Homeland Security
ISBN-10: 1482386933
ISBN-13: 9781482386936
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 02/07/2013
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.17d