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BLACK CRATER FIRE HITS TOO CLOSE TO HOME.

The author reflects on issues related to the Black Crater Fire that hits Oregon. She argues that a backup of the financial systems, critical files and other important documents of the city hall must be provided for any type of damage. The author notes that an emergency plan should be in place, an in...

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Published in:Public Management (00333611) Vol. 89; no. 5; pp. 7 - 10
Main Author: Stein, Eileen
Format: Editorial
Published: International City/County Management Association Jun2007
Subjects:
Assistance in emergencies
Wildlife refuges
Fires
Crisis management
Backup processing alternatives in electronic data processing
Back up systems
City halls
Fire management
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The author reflects on issues related to the Black Crater Fire that hits Oregon. She argues that a backup of the financial systems, critical files and other important documents of the city hall must be provided for any type of damage. The author notes that an emergency plan should be in place, an inventory of important items to preserve should be on hand and a continuity of operations plan should exist. Suggestions on basic preparations during emergencies are offered.