Sponsor
Hatfield School of Government. Division of Political Science
Advisor
Bruce Gilley
Date of Award
Spring 1-1-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.) in Political Science
Department
Political Science
Physical Description
1 online resource (v, 156 p.) : col. ill.
Subjects
Emergency management, Public administration, Disasters, Emergency management -- United States -- Citizen participation, Political participation -- United States, Disaster relief -- Social aspects -- United States
DOI
10.15760/etd.333
Abstract
With disasters increasing in frequency and costs each year, this study seeks to explore ways greater public participation can assist emergency managers in their mission to keep communities safe. Specifically this study examines the policy process and administrative functions of emergency management to illuminated the benefits and hindrances involved in greater participation. This study conducted a qualitative analysis of governmental documents, disaster case studies, international research, as well as political science and administrative doctrines, to arrive at its conclusions. The results of this study reveal that the public is a largely untapped resource in the emergency management field. Engaging the public dialogically in early policy stages and emergency management phases is essential to successful inclusion for both administrators and communities. Specifically, public inclusion creates expanded knowledge, shared learning, personal responsibility, and increased social capital. Faced with the growing threat from disasters, emergency management can create communities that are both more resilient and sustainable by increasing public participation.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8266
Recommended Citation
Rood, Jason Alexander, "Public Participation in Emergency Management" (2012). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 333.
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/333
10.15760/etd.333
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American Politics Commons, Civic and Community Engagement Commons, Defense and Security Studies Commons
Description
Hatfield School of Government. Division of Political Science