Why do you think particular notice would be given to “privacy and civil and human rights” when managing disasters or emergencies?

all cases must have answered the following question, Note: WRITER, you only need to reply to each case separately with your opinion,
Go to https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/NRF_FINALApproved_2011028.pdf (Links to an external site.) and read the footnote at the bottom of page 4:

“The NRF must be consistent with all pertinent statutes and policies, particularly those involving privacy and civil and human rights, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.”

Why do you think particular notice would be given to “privacy and civil and human rights” when managing disasters or emergencies?
case 1
The NRF is responsible for the coordination of framework for all type of hazards and threats. This framework foresees government and private sector response mechanisms to natural disasters. They are also responsible for federal, state, and local responses to natural disasters and basically have the jurisdiction for prepare and respond over every level to create a safer and more beneficial response to disasters. NRF stands for National Response Framework and their main goal is “to improve coordination and response structures to build preparedness for catastrophic incidents. Stabilizing community lifelines in catastrophic incidents is vital and extraordinarily difficult” (Homeland Security, 2019). The NRF’s main focus is cross-sector collaboration to have the most effective response to natural disasters.

Particular notice would be given to “privacy and civil and human rights” when managing disasters and emergencies for many reason. It is important the NRF follows American statues and acts passed in government that might interfere with their work. It is important throughout the NRF’s work that when they are called upon to respond to a disaster all policies stated in the text are followed and discrimination will not be a result in an category or the response. People will not be treated any different based off of their race, disability, or income level. When responding to a disaster it is important everyones recovery to a disaster is treated the same with the same benefits.

Furthermore, notice is important due to catastrophic events that exceed a nations resources and collective capability to care for everyone at a given time. Notice needs to be made clear that it is not discrimination basing who is cared for before the other or who is answered upon before the other. It is the NRF’s job to “prioritize national resources to alleviate human suffering; protect lives and property; reduce damage to natural, cultural, and historic resources; stabilize the Nation’s economy; and ensure national security” (Homeland Security, 2019). Thus we can see the NRF’s role in accordance to natural disasters and how they must be consistent with statues and policies and how notice would be given to “privacy and civil and human rights” when managing disasters and emergencies.

case 2
Particular notice is given to “privacy and civil and human rights” when managing disasters or emergencies not to be overlooked or forgotten amid all the activity. The NRF’s role in disasters is to coordinate structures and response activities for communities (U.S Department of Homeland Security). It is put into place to serve those same community members, so it’s essential to the entire process that they are respected.

Furthermore, everyone is entitled to their rights and needs to be handled the same way regardless of differences. Regardless of sex, race, disability, etc. everyone deserves to be treated with respect, especially in an emergency. When people aren’t, it only heightens everyone’s fear and tension and can lead to a slower recovery/evacuation.

For example, individuals living in impoverished areas who are told they have to evacuate should be a part of the decision. They should be told where they are going and what will most likely happen next, not after they have already been displaced and are overstressing where they will lay their heads for the night, get food, etc. An individual with a disability should know what accommodations are in place to ensure they are accommodated. They already have to alter most of their daily activities, but it is even more challenging in an unfamiliar place where they are being overlooked.

Having a human-rights based approach integrated into disaster policies and procedures ensures that everyone is being treated fairly regardless of the circumstances due to the events occurring.
case 3
Managing disasters and emergencies can be quite hectic and often times seem like organized chaos. When a major disaster strikes, whether it is a technological or natural disaster, officials and relevant agencies spring into action to ensure that loss of life and suffering stays at a minimum. Implementing recovery plans is a very good way to make sure this happens and provides citizens with a sense of hope in very detrimental situations. I believe the footnote brings up a good point that nobody really ever thinks about. The federal government renders aid and provides assistance to citizens in times of need. According to askearn.org, the rehabilitation act of 1973 notes that it prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment and in the employment practices of federal contractors. On the topic of recovery and emergency management, this means that nobody with a disability should be discriminated against when it comes time to provide assistance in time of need. I believe that notice was given out to explain that in disaster and emergency management, everyone should be treated equal and should receive equal assistance. Just two a few of our basic human rights include, the right to equality and freedom from discrimination, the right to life, liberty, and personal security, and freedom from torture and degrading treatment (Theadvocatesforhumanrights.org). Often times impoverished areas are over looked when disaster and emergency response plans are implemented which puts citizens in that area at risk as they are not included in the assistance plans. This is why i believe that notice was made known so that everyone can be treated equally.

https://askearn.org/topics/laws-regulations/rehabilitation-act/ (Links to an external site.)

https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/human_rights_basics (Links to an external site.)

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/NRF_FINALApproved_2011028.pdf (Links to an external site.)