Assignment:
Description
You will use the course materials, textbook, and Web resources to research historical efforts regarding both natural and man-made disasters. Evaluate the efforts in terms of effective response, preparation (or lack thereof), mitigation, and total recovery.
Objectives
• Evaluate the history of US responses to natural disasters and man-made attacks.
• Discuss the differences in planning, preparedness, response and recovery between natural and man-made events.
Guidelines
• Using the research obtained in the first portion of assignment, select 1 natural hazard and 1 man-made hazard from your Individual Project.
• With regard to the selected hazards, recommend a policy for approval by your city manager (600-800 words).
• The policy should thoroughly address the following categories of efforts associated with the hazards:
o Mitigation
o Preparedness
o Response
o Recovery
• Your policy proposal should address any significant overlaps in the efforts associated with each type of hazard chosen.
• Be sure that all sources are referenced using APA style.