Public Administration ETDs

Publication Date

6-26-2015

Abstract

This paper explores best practices in emergency management, using eight interviews and a focus group to examine how New Mexico Emergency Managers (EM) individually apply best practices. The interviews were conducted with local EMs from New Mexico. The focus group was conducted using a group of four EMs from central New Mexico. This paper is an exploratory qualitative study to identify which best practices are used within New Mexico. The purpose of this broad approach is also to determine where further research is necessary. This paper also explores briefly concepts of terminology, public administration, disaster management and current trends in the context of crisis and emergency management. The best practices identified for this research are in the areas of planning, communication and networking.

Degree Name

Public Administration

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

School of Public Administration

First Committee Member (Chair)

Meilleur, Steven

Second Committee Member

Huang, Kun

Language

English

Keywords

Emergency management, Best Practices, New Mexico

Document Type

Thesis

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