Assignment:
Question 1
Few people in emergency management will disagree that an immediate response to a bio-terrorism emergency is appropriate; however, very few people agree as to what is an acceptable and a timely response.
An immediate problem that arises with bio-terrorism responses is that it may take several days after the event has been activated before anyone realizes that they have been exposed and involved in such an incident.
In your opinion should local, state, and federal disaster management agencies develop different response plans for bio-terrorist emergencies and natural and other types of emergencies?
Question 2
Following criticism for its response to the 2001 anthrax attacks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has placed a high priority on bioterrorism preparedness and subsequently developed a Smallpox Response Plan. See https://www.cdc.gov/smallpox/bioterrorism-response-planning/index.html
Do you think that we are taking the right approach in preparing for bioterrorism? Why or why not?
Support your answers.