The capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human Response needs after an incident has occurred. (National Preparedness Goal, September 2011) When evaluating exercises or real events, root-cause analysis involves not merely identifying what Root Cause issues emerged, but rather discovering the root causes of those issues. Root-cause analysis enables Analysis stakeholders to target how best to address areas for improvement and close capability gaps. (HSEEP Doctrine April 2013) A condition proclaimed by the governor when, in their judgment, the actual occurrence or threat of a disaster in any part of the state is of such magnitude to warrant disaster assistance by the state to of Disaster supplement the efforts and available resources of the several localities and relief organizations in Emergency preventing or alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering threatened or caused thereby. (Kansas Response Plan 2014) State of Local A condition declared via the issuance of a proclamation by the chairman of the of county Disaster commissioners or by other principal city executive officer of any city upon finding that a disaster has Emergency occurred or the threat thereof is imminent within their jurisdiction. (Kansas Response Plan 2014) Threat and Hazard The is a tool that allows a jurisdiction to understand its threats and hazards and how the impacts Identification Risk may vary according to time of occurrence, season, location, and other community factors. This Assessment knowledge helps a jurisdiction establish informed and defensible capability targets (FEMA FY 2012) An Incident Command System application used when more than one agency has incident jurisdiction or when incidents cross political jurisdictions. Agencies work together through the designated members UC Unified Command of the UC, often the senior persons from agencies and/or disciplines participating in the UC, to establish a common set of objectives and strategies and a single Incident Action Plan. (NIMS October 2008) A on enabling the participation in national preparedness activities of a wider range of stakeholders from the Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial government, the private and nonprofit sectors Whole Community (including nongovernmental organizations), and the general public in order to foster better coordination and working relationships. Used interchangeably with "all-of-Nation." (National Preparedness Goal, September 2011)
Response The capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs after an incident has occurred. (National Preparedness Goal, September 2011) Root Cause Analysis When evaluating exercises or real events, root-cause analysis involves not merely identifying what issues emerged, but rather discovering the root causes of those issues. Root-cause analysis enables stakeholders to target how best to address areas for improvement and close capability gaps. (HSEEP Doctrine April 2013) of Disaster Emergency A condition proclaimed by the governor when, in their judgment, the actual occurrence or threat of a disaster in any part of the state is of such magnitude to warrant disaster assistance by the state to supplement the efforts and available resources of the several localities and relief organizations in preventing or alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering threatened or caused thereby. (Kansas Response Plan 2014) State of Local Disaster Emergency A condition declared via the issuance of a proclamation by the chairman of the of county commissioners or by other principal city executive officer of any city upon finding that a disaster has occurred or the threat thereof is imminent within their jurisdiction. (Kansas Response Plan 2014) Threat and Hazard Identification Risk Assessment The is a tool that allows a jurisdiction to understand its threats and hazards and how the impacts may vary according to time of occurrence, season, location, and other community factors. This knowledge helps a jurisdiction establish informed and defensible capability targets (FEMA FY 2012) UC Unified Command An Incident Command System application used when more than one agency has incident jurisdiction or when incidents cross political jurisdictions. Agencies work together through the designated members of the UC, often the senior persons from agencies and/or disciplines participating in the UC, to establish a common set of objectives and strategies and a single Incident Action Plan. (NIMS October 2008) Whole Community A on enabling the participation in national preparedness activities of a wider range of stakeholders from the Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial government, the private and nonprofit sectors (including nongovernmental organizations), and the general public in order to foster better coordination and working relationships. Used interchangeably with "all-of-Nation." (National Preparedness Goal, September 2011)