Project Assignment
Length: 10-11 pages.
In this paper you are required to synthesize concepts and principles in a researched and documented plan of action that details effective readiness, response, and recovery operations for a particular type of disaster in a particular location. The paper should make reference to actual (historical) recovery efforts at the federal, state, and local level.
Paper should be 2,500 to 3,000 words (10 to 11 pages). covering the following course topics, along with any others that are appropriate to the disaster you are focusing on:
• readiness, response, and recovery
• cognitive, behavioral, and emotional stress responses to the incident
• appraisal and treatment of victims
• methods for assessing trauma and triaging
• methods for mitigating harmful stress reactions in both victims and responders
• guidelines for referral to behavioral health specialists
• analysis of possible long-term effects of the disaster.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.