The National Response Framework

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1 The National Response Framework Trounia Reid HSM101: Introduction to Homeland Security Professor Christopher Brown March 31, 2024

2 It is a known fact that the U.S. is susceptible to a variety of natural disasters, including winter storms, earthquakes, typhoons, storms, and fires. Regretfully, it is inevitable that these catastrophes will cause millions of dollars worth of damage each year. The people impacted by these tragic occurrences experience mental and bodily suffering. These damaged sites require extensive and time-consuming cleanup and reconstruction. We must respond promptly and act to undo the harm inflicted by these terrible tragedies. This is necessary to get the affected population back to normal. The weaknesses in the current disaster response system were made clear by the events of Hurricane Katrina and the 9/11 attack. As a result, a better crisis response strategy was created to ensure that governmental and local institutions protect responders and offer sufficient support. The National Response Plan (NRP) includes the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which the federal government developed to handle the requirement for a coordinated response during catastrophes. NIMS facilitates efficient collaboration amongst government agencies in the event of domestic crises. Although the NRP was effective, Hurricane Katrina revealed its shortcomings. The name was altered as a result. Different groups coordinate their activities during an emergency through the National Response Framework (NRF). The National Response Framework (NRF), which was initially criticized for being created without involvement from several organizations, underwent revisions and was unveiled in January 2008. It turned out to be a more helpful response instrument for every organization engaged in an emergency or disaster. Let's say there was a natural tragedy today. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Reaction Framework (NRF) rules would then be swiftly applied to guarantee a methodical reaction. We can promise you that. The federal government has been supporting local first responders with significant cash, which has been used to improve their

3 capacity to react to emergencies. These emergency responders include both private and public assistance providers. These responders, comprised of volunteer public and private personnel, provide vital functions like law enforcement, firefighting, emergency services for rescues, aviation, search and rescue, and other related responsibilities. These people are equipped with the right tools and well-practiced skills to help them address or reduce new threats, especially in disaster-prone areas. The National Response Framework (NRF) functions with the presumption that catastrophes may be addressed similarly thanks to shared characteristics. This multifaceted strategy puts more emphasis on being able to operate on several fronts than it does on concentrating on particular threats. It is important to remember that not every crisis can be handled similarly. Moreover, the NRF has taken overall command of the entire process and taken over the decision-making functions of many agencies and local governments. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was created in order to fix a bug in an earlier software. The forthcoming modification offers an easy way to swap out the existing setup with the new one. Thanks to this new framework, states will have a deeper understanding of the different kinds of incidents that could happen to them, which will help them create customized policies and procedures to deal with every circumstance. DHS.gov (2017) states, "Resilient communities begin with prepared individuals and depend on the leadership and engagement of local government, NGO, and the private sector." Realizing that natural disasters are inescapable events that will continue in the future is vital. Fortunately, these crises may be handled by capable teams of specialists at the municipal and federal levels. The NRF provides comprehensive instructions on how these teams should manage disaster response. Sadly, during catastrophes like Hurricane Katrina, the emergency

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