Introduction
This lesson continues our three week examination of emergency preparedness and disaster management. The last lesson introduced you to the basic concepts of emergency management and allowed you to become certified in the National Incident Management and Incident Command Systems. This lesson will introduce you to the background and importance of the "All Hazard" approach to the study of hazards, risk, and vulnerability. We will also look at federal disaster planning by examining the National Response Plan, FEMA's geospatial support activities, and support provided by the Department of Defense in domestic emergency planning and response.