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Discussion

Determine the most effective span of
control.

With the emerging threat of a
bioterrorist attack on communities in the United States there has been much
discussion by leaders in emergency management as to whether or not the model
taught for preparing for emergencies needs to be changed. Some EM leaders argue
that the model does not require any fundamental changes while others disagree.

One suggestion put forth is that the
most important element of an emergency management and operations plan is
communications. The logic is that it is of upmost importance to communicate
quickly and effectively across all levels to coordinate and management the
response. The argument also presents the point that we already know our hazards
and that a vulnerability analysis will not yield the benefits of first
establishing a strong communication system. Perhaps the strongest point is that
“all we really have to use initially to respond to a bioterrorist attack
is communication.”

1. 
Find and summarize a brief example of a disaster
or emergency where poor communications significantly hampered operations, and
highlight the actual costs of the poor communication: money, deaths, equipment
lost, etc.

2. 
What single action could have prevented the
problems?

3. 
Was implementing the fix feasible?