Assignment
• Write a paragraph concerning the Stafford Act:
• History of the Stafford Act/what disaster events occurred that prompted creation?
• Under the Stafford Act, what is the process for requesting a disaster declaration?
• What are some key benefits to a county/state once a disaster declaration has been approved?
• Write a paragraph that defines each of the tenants of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program; give examples of activities involved and a best practice/example if you found one of interest.
• Mitigation
• Define
• Examples
• Response
• Define
• Examples
• Recovery
• Define
• Examples
• Preparedness
• Define
• Examples
• In a paragraph or two write on the following subject. As you might be aware FEMA used to be a level position. FEMA was moved and is now under Homeland Security. Please discuss the reasons for the change and if you feel that the move under Homeland Security achieve the goals desired.