Assignment
Text book used: Fagel, M. J. (2011). Principles of emergency management and emergency operations centers (EOC). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Essay
Read one of the articles from the Suggested Reading list (See list below).
Write a two-page essay of 500 words in APA style.
You are the leader of the Emergency Planning Team for New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina.
1. Identify a risk and choose a physical asset or social group(s) that is vulnerable to the risk.
2. Determine the priorities for physical protection. MSE 5301, Interagency Disaster Management
3. Analyze and develop a mitigation or preparedness strategy to protect or reduce the vulnerability of the physical asset or social group(s). See pages 38-54 of the textbook, "Outline of Risk Management Steps" for assistance.