Description
Emergency plans create the foundation for a community’s
strategic plan of action during any emergency situation. Many communities,
encouraged by FEMA’s incentives, strive to incorporate the all-hazards approach
to develop preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery plans to address
identifiable threats in a given area. The plans help emergency managers and
local emergency service personnel to coordinate effective response efforts in
any emergency situation. These plans specify the procedures that impact the
daily operations in any emergency operations or management workplace.
Locate your state’s emergency management plans and review
the sections on preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. After doing
so, evaluate the plans using the following prompts. (Be sure to support your
evaluation with specific examples and quotations from the plans [750-1,000
words]).
Where do you see evidence of the all-hazards approach in the
plans? Can you tell from the plan which hazards are of most eminent threat in your
area? Based on the plans, do you think your state is sufficiently prepared to
address those threats? Why or why not? Which threats do you think your state’s
plan has left out or not considered in as much depth as it should?
While emergency management plans present relevant
information for government, emergency managers, and emergency responders based
on government guidelines, they should also present information regarding the
community at large. Does your state’s plan adequately address the community’s
role in mitigation and in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from
disasters? Why or why not? How do you think your state could better involve the
community in all aspects of emergency planning and preparedness?
Identify three components of your state’s emergency plans
that relate directly to your field of work or the field of work you aspire to
get into. For example, if you are a firefighter, can you locate information in
your state’s plan that dictates communication channels when firefighters become
involved in a statewide crisis? The goal is for you to learn more about how
your job duties are directly impacted by your state’s emergency plans. Conclude
with recommendations on how your state’s emergency plans could be better
implemented in your direct line of work.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be
using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment
criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
REQUIREMENTS:
The response cites evidence of the all-hazards approach from the
state’s emergency plans and evaluates the plans’ effectiveness in
addressing eminent threats in the region. It also discusses threats
that need to be more effectively addressed in the plans.
POSSIBLE
20
The response evaluates how effectively the plans address the role
of the community at large in preparedness, mitigation, response,
and recovery. Suggestions are made for how the state could more
effectively involve the community in planning and preparedness.
20
The response identifies specific components of the plan that relate
to the student’s field of work and makes recommendations for how
plans could be more effectively implemented in the workplace.
20
Responses are supported with specific examples and quotations
from the plans.
10
Evaluation is prepared according to the APA guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Mechanics of Writing:
10
10
•
Student is clearly in control of standard, written American
English.
• All work includes correct spelling, punctuation, and
grammar.
Language Use and Audience Awareness:
•
•
10
Student uses correct sentence construction, word choice,
etc.
Student uses language in a manner that is appropriate to
the purpose, discipline, and scope of the assignment.
TOTAL
100
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