Question:
Demonstrate an understanding of national and state Homeland Security and Emergency Management strategies, Presidential Decision Directives, and other policy documents.
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
Does the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, which was published in February of 2010, effectively outline the strategic framework to guide the activities of participants in homeland security? Justify your reasoning.
What are the most valuable elements of the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review?
How does the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review of 2010 differ, if at all, from the 2007 National Strategy for Homeland Security?
Are there any specific policy differences in the documents? Explain.
How might these differences affect emergency management at the local level?