Assignment: Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Section I:
1: Name 3 government agencies involved with HSEM at the state level.
2: Name 3 government agencies involved with HSEM at the local level.
3: Name 3 government agencies involved with HSEM at the federal level.
4: __________ describes the comprehensive approach to all manmade/natural threats, based on progressive process of risk assessment/vulnerability awareness.
5: Mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of ________ and _________ by lessening the impact of disasters.
6: What 4 countries are currently listed as State Sponsors of Terrorism?
7: What are the three types of borders?
8: Name the two most significant disasters in the history of HSEM (Both occurred during the George W. Bush administration): _________ & __________
9: What are the 4 C's?
10: What are the last two hurricanes to force SSU students to evacuate?
Section II:
1: Explain the 4 phases of EM: list, describe, give an example of each, and tell when each occurs
2: Emergency response is a product of preparedness. Explain. Give an example of failure to prepare. Give an example of successful preparedness.
3: Explain the significance of the Posse Comitatus Act. Discuss specifically how the military can be used during response of a hurricane.
Section III:
Write a 5-7 paragraph essay explaining the importance of the 4 C's (coordination, collaboration, cooperation, and communication) in preparing, responding, and recovering in the event of a disaster. Discuss specific partnerships that will be formed. Use vocabulary and examples.
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.