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Evidence-Based Planning

“Disaster planning is only as good as the assumptions it is based on.” Auf der Heide, p. 34 , 2006 As a field, we need to stop learning the same lessons over and over. Evidence-based planning is a systematic data collection process.

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Evidence-Based Planning

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  1. “Disaster planning is only as good as the assumptions it is based on.” Auf der Heide, p. 34 , 2006 • As a field, we need to stop learning the same lessons over and over. • Evidence-based planning is a systematic data collection process. • Helps avoid common problems and improve response operations. Evidence-Based Planning

  2. Non-evidence based planning • Just update last year’s plan • Cut and paste Bob’s plan • The web – cheating off of a D student • It’s what I learned on my last disaster • I heard a story about. . .

  3. Common Avoidance Techniques • Who has the time? • Cut and paste! • Bibliography, the last one I did was in college. • No one else does them. • I don’t know how and don’t really want to learn. • It won’t be used or appreciated.

  4. This is why you should • The times they are a changin’ • Degrees in Emergency Management • Certified Emergency Manager requirements • Body of knowledge in the field • Theory • Research • Literature • Professional publications • Accountability

  5. How do you do it? (Process) • Resource collection and processing

  6. What does it look like? (Product) • Backgrounders • Fact Sheets • Vulnerability Profiles • Annotated Bibliographies • PowerPoint presentations • The actual plan • Samples. . .

  7. The impact Science, data, information, substantiation, facts, figures, all baseline evidence. . . • Can help avoid conflict • Can set higher standards • Will reflect current planning criteria • Tailor made plans • Usability - Look and read easier • Have wider scope of application Pattijean Hooper, Ph.D. pjh1@uw.edu

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