HomeMy WebLinkAboutKennesaw University:~k~tional ~¥h~nicipal Survey qf £mergeno' Pre?aredness
Department of Political Science and International Affairs
: MAR 2 8 2O02
CITY OF LAUREL
Dear Municipal Manager, March, 2002
In addition to the effects of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on
September 11, 2001 municipal managers realize a threat of biO-chemical terrorism also
~xists. As many cities and counties know, there have been numerous viral and bacterial
outbreaks in the United States during the last few years. Many of these outbreaks have
killed several hundred people and overloaded medical and government service capacities.
Consequently; municipalities have been developing their own emergency management
Plans to coPe with such disasters or they have been coordinating their efforts with the
Defense Depa,tment' and the Domestic Response Program.
The Center for Disease Control and the Department of Health and Human
Services has issued the call for intergoveramental cooPeration with medical personnel to
assess all levels of governmental preparedness to deal with such events, whether man-
made or of natural origin. This survey is university-sponsored and part of the attempt to
create a database on municipal preparedness. The survey is enclosed and should take less
than 5 minutes to complete. Information is confidential. A postage paid envelope has
been provided for your Convenience. A response by April 15 would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you for your cooperation.
sincerely;
Dr. Barbara L. Neuby
Political Science Department
Kennesaw State University
Kennasaw, Georgia 30144
770.423.6466
bnenby~kennesaw.edu
1000 Chadtain Rd., #2302 · Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591 · www. kennesaw, edu
Phone: 770-423-6227 · Fax: 770-423-6312
Municipal Survey of Emergency Preparedness
Name of Jurisdiction This is a UniversiO~ sponsored research
efforL Nothing is being sold and you will not be contacted unless you so indicate.
1. With respect to our City/County's emergency preparedness plan,
a. __ We are a part oftbe DOD's Domestic Response Program
b. __ We are not part of the DOD program but have our own, operable plan
c. __ We are in the process of developing a plan now.
d. __ We do not intend to develop a plan. Please go to # 6
2. Of the following 3 efforts, rank their importance to your plan:
a. __ Cooperation with other local government entities, Check all that apply:
1. __ County Pubiic~Health 3. __ Local Emergency Agency
2. City Health Dept. 4. __ Local Police/Fire
5. Other
b. Cooperation with state agencies, Check all that apply:
1. __ Emergency Management 3. __. Transportation
2. __ State Bureau of Investigation 4. __ State Health Laboratory
5. Other
c. __ Cooperation with federal agencies- Check all that apply:
1. __ Domestic Response Program Participant
2. __ Centers for Disease Cnnt~ol, CDC
3. __ Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEIMA
4. National Guard
5. FBI
6. Other
b.
4. Our Plan
b.
d.
the state/federal government, we have received
Money c. biochem training
__ Promise of Personnel fl. general disaster ~aining
involves
cooperation with local, private providers, (hospitals, doctors)
__ quarantine of infected persons and disease agents
closure of~nnsportation routes
__ budgeted funds for preparedness activities
__ enlisting aid of local university
__ Other, feel free to explain any other activities
Other
5. We have budgeted for preparedness activities approximately $
6. We have .not developed our own plans because
a, __ We are a Domestic Response Participant d. Other priorities
b. __ We do not recognize a threat, e. __ Lack of staff
c. __ Lack of funds f. __ Frankly my dear,
we don't give damn
Please use the reverse side to make any/all comments you feel are appropriate. All
comments are appreciated.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE!
Barbara L. Nenby PhD Kennasaw GA 30144
Political Science Department 770. 423.6466 bneuby~kennesaw.edu