Essay Assignment
1. Explain the origin of emergency management and the historical factors that helped lay the foundation for the profession of emergency management. Compare and contrast aspects of emergency management relating to Hurricane Agnes of 1972 and Superstorm Sandy of 2012.
2. How does modernization make us more vulnerable not only for common types of disasters, but also new and emerging hazards? What are some examples? Is there anything we can do to prepare for, or mitigate, new and emerging hazards? Explain.
3. Think about recent international disasters like the 2013 Philippines' typhoon or the 2017 hurricane Maria. What can be done to increase preparedness at the international level? How can we reduce the devastating impacts of such disasters?
4. How should the response phase be defined, and what are some of the likely activities you would undertake as an emergency manager during that time period?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, 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 course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.