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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br /> <br /> The Integeated Emergency Management System (IEMS) program is being introduced <br /> to a nationwide network of emergency management organizations representing thousands <br /> of jurisdictions, not all confronted by the same hazards, and not all having or <br /> requiring the same capabilities. The initial step in this program is the systematic <br /> analysis of the hazards. The end product of this analysis is shown as a summary of <br /> findings. The Cabarrus County Hazard Analysis constitutes the completion of the <br /> first step for this political jurisdiction. <br /> <br /> As shown in the Summary of Findings (Table E) in the report, the top three <br />hazards we face in the order of magnitude are civil disturbance, hazardous materials <br />incident and tornado. They are followed by nuclear attack, drought and transportation <br />accident. Of lesser concern are the hazards of severe winter storm, flood, power <br />f~ilure and radiological incident. <br /> <br /> Now that the first step in the IEMS process is completed, we may now proc~de to <br />Step II - assessing our political jurisduction capability for dealing with the <br />hazards we identified. Eventually upon completion of all of the thirteen steps in <br />the process, we will arrive at a point where any shortfalls in our capabilities to <br />cope with hazards will be reflected in a multi-year development plan. (MYDP). The <br />MYDP and related matters will then serve as a means to ensure a significant reduction <br />or the elimination of existing shortfalls. <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> <br />