Unit: Natural vs. Man-made Events

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    Assignment Description

    In this assignment, 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.

    Assignment Guidelines

    · Using the research obtained in the first portion of this assignment, select 1 natural hazard and 1 man-made hazard from your Phase 1 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:

    · Mitigation

    · Preparedness

    · Response

    · 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.

    Please submit your assignment.

    For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

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    Assignment 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.

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