31. The Reeves County Emergency Management could have developed a plan (handbook/guide) that identifies shelter locations and procedures that could help inform the public on what to do during a tornado. This could have helped during the Saragosa tornado because the residence would have known not to take cover near walls, doors or windows. Thus, by developing a plan ahead of time, many lives could have been saved. The Reeves County Emergency Management could develop an on-site emergency public warning system such as a siren or alarm. This could have helped during the Saragosa tornado because it would have make the public aware of danger ahead of time compared to them finding out when the danger arrived. The Reeves County Emergency Management could also carry out exercise or simulation the involves the public practicing…show more content… If I was in charge of the Reeves County Emergency Operations Center in this scenario, I would have activated ESF #4, ESF# 6, and ESF# 9. ESF #4 involves firefighting which is beneficial to the community in that they could help with handling any fires that may break out due to fallen power lines, gas leaks, etc. They could help first responders care for those 121 individuals injured during the Saragosa tornado. ESF #9 involves search and rescue mission which is beneficial to the community to locate lost residences. It is also good because they will be able to keep track of the number of damaged homes on the ground as well as collected data from the sky on the condition of particular areas. ESF #6 involves mass care, emergency assistance, housing and human services which is important after the tornado to help families effected get back on their feet. For example, it would provide the residence with temporary housing as well as help deal with the damaged to property. It also would benefit the residence whom homes were destroyed by helping them find assistance with repairs and loans. Human service can even provide services such as
