Princeton Township - Emergency Management

OEM Frequently Asked Questions

Are there different parts to Emergency Management?
There are four basic parts or activities that make up the Emergency Management program concept. These are mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Mitigation involves actions taken to prevent or reduce the occurrence of an emergency or risk to life and property. It includes the following programs or activities:

1. Building / Fire Codes
2. Identification of Resources
3. Procurement of Equipment
4. Public Education
5. Disaster / Flood Insurance
Preparedness involves the actions taken prior to an emergency or disaster to aid in coordinated response. It includes the following:
1. Identification of Hazards
2. Development of Emergency Plans and Guidelines
3. Establish and Maintain Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
4. Acquire Equipment/Resources
5. Test and Maintain Equipment
6. Coordinate Training, Drills and Exercises
7. Continuity of Government
Response involves the actions taken immediately before, during and immediately after an emergency in order to save lives, minimize property damage and increase the effectiveness of recovery operations. It includes some of the following resource responses:
1. Fire and Rescue Services
2. Emergency Medical Services
3. Security/Law Enforcement
4. Volunteer Disaster Services
5. Health Services
6. Protective Actions
Recovery can be divided into two parts, short-term actions which are taken to assess the damages and reestablish vital life-support systems; and long-term actions to restore all systems to a normal state. Recovery activities include the following:
1. Decontamination
2. Damage Assessment
3. Debris Clearance
4. Disaster Assistance