Assignment
Throughout this course, various elements have been discussed/offered, including
PARTNERSHIPS with individuals, households, local officials, first responders, researchers, and others
ENGAGEMENT of those at risk in communities, especially those with social capital
RESILIENCE and RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES
Write:
You are not only an emergency manager in your county, but also a graduate student completing your Masters in Emergency Management. After this class you discover that your office does not approach social vulnerabilities in your community in a complex way. How would you talk to your
Director about the lack of attention to diverse populations before, during, and after a disaster? What items would you use from the textbook and other sources to make a persuasive argument?
Case Analysis papers should be a minimum of THREE FULL pages of text (typewritten), applying principles and concepts from course readings to given situations. Case Analysis papers should reflect 12-point font, double-line spacing, and the proper format (APA style) when citing or referencing published materials.