Before you go any further you might like to reflect on which you feel is the most appropriate style for emergency management and the reasons why.

When do you think that it would be appropriate to adopt an autocratic style?

When would it be appropriate to adopt a democratic style?

When would it be appropriate to adopt a laissez-faire style?

When would it be appropriate to adopt a paternalistic/matriarchal style?

Your community's emergency management structure

Up until now we have mostly been considering various options and concepts regarding internal structures. What you now need to do is to identify the emergency management structure that exists in your community.

In most countries there are arrangements in place so that when an emergency occurs organisations can be activated quickly and everyone knows that someone is in charge and looking after the welfare of the community.

I would like you to identify the management structure for emergency management that exists in your community. This will be essential for the completion of your assignment.

Your explanation of the emergency management structure should be clear and concise. Consider including organisational charts/ diagrams of the emergency management structure that exists in your community and is relevant to your emergency management plan. If need be, explain the structure and management responsibilities within it.