Disaster Management Planning Norma Valdez Rosa - 1760 Words

Disaster Management Planning Norma Valdez-Rosa South University Online June 21, 2016 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLANNING Mitigation is taking action to reduce potential disaster damages to the community before a disaster threatens. In Hidalgo County, located in South Texas; much of the land is dry, covered with grass and thorny brush and it is very humid and hot. Potential disasters to this area include: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods, Heat, Wildfires and Armed or Terrorist Attacks. Disaster preparedness is a natural part of living in South Texas and everyone is responsible for preparing for such disasters. Before a disaster happens, an emergency plan should be prepared by all and should be practiced at least twice a year and updated accordingly with any new issues that may arise. Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland. Edinburg is a city in and the county seat of Hidalgo County, Texas; and it is located about 63 miles from the Gulf of Mexico by Brownsville, Texas. Hurricanes can create storm surges along the coast and c ause extensive damage from heavy rainfall, flash flooding can occur due to this intense rainfall. Floods are one of the most common hazards that occur and can be deadly. Very small streams, gullies, creeks, culverts, or low-lying ground that appears harmless in dry weather can flood. Average temperatures in Edinburg during the summer can reach 100 degrees; it has a warm humid temperate