Emergency Response Plan- Non-Government Entities FEMA Makes Essay

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Emergency Response Plan- Non-Government Entities

FEMA makes it very clear in their National Readiness Report that the Red Cross plays a critical role in assisting communities during a disaster. Not only are funds donated and distributed to aid families, but the Red Cross further aids by providing medical care, food, clothing, and housing to disaster victims. Even during some of the greatest disasters, including September 11th and some of the most recent destructive earthquakes, the Red Cross has been permitted to step in and aid victims in a much faster way then the government ever could have. It is because of this response time and quality that the Red Cross has received its high level of clearance for responding to emergencies. This paper will detail the Red Cross's role in dealing with a large passenger airplane crash and their role within the emergency response team. The two primary areas where the Red Cross becomes critical in such an emergency in first responder patient assistance and patient and volunteer debriefing.
Emergencies are random, but can still be planned and prepared for in advance. While airline crashes are exceedingly rare, it is vital that the Red Cross's roles be clearly defined and outlined within the emergency response framework to ensure that everything runs smoothly and that the most victims possible are saved. The primary role of the Red Cross at the scene of the crash will be medical evaluation and first responder patient assistance. Red Cross doctor and nurse volunteers are to work side-by-side with local paramedics to ensure patients are evaluated and transported to the nearest hospital in a timely fashion (Private Sector Guide, 3). Red Cross volunteers will report directly to the enlisted paramedic response person and will take orders from this person within the Joint Field Office. Along….....

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