Category: Emergency management

Final Discussion: Student Chosen Disaster
STUDENT CHOSEN DISASTER  (NOTE: This Topic and discussion is worth 40% of your Final Grade and should be more inclusive with factual information, details of the incident, and your thoughts and perspectives)
Natural Disaster of Choice: Hurricane Sandy
Provide in-text citations in each paragraph. 
Provide 10 separate sources.
HAZARD DESCRIPTION: Comprehensively and thoroughly describe the facts of Hurricane Sandy, including what happened, those affected, and other important details. 
DISASTER CONSEQUENCES: Describe the major consequences of hurricane sandy. Consider including information about human harm (death, physical injury, psychological distress and trauma), effects on the response personnel, effects on the community, economy, environment and other important factors.
EVENT MANAGEMENT: Describe the roles played by emergency responders, law enforcement personnel, and civic leaders in response to hurricane sandy. 
LEGAL/POLICY/ETHICAL: Identify and discuss any legal issues, policies that affected the response, or ethical implications tied to Hurricane Sandy. Discuss if any new policies/laws were created because of Hurricane Sandy. If not, what type of policy would you implement to minimize/prevent future similar disasters?
FRAMEWORK/RESEARCH: Describe and analyze any incident management frameworks (ex: NIMS/CERC/ICS/HICS) that were applicable to Hurricane Sandy and if any disaster research has contributed to a specific challenge identified in this incident or type of incident (bridge collapses, transportation disasters, etc.). Discuss any research that is relevant to this type of disaster or specific disaster. 

Submit Annotated Bibliography. Site every reference and tell me why it matters or perhaps why it doesn’t. Please see the OWL Annotated Bibliography page for information on what an Annotated Bibliography is, the usefulness of one, and how to format one. Make sure you explain what led you to each source, the role it plays with in the literature. Finally, give a professional opinion. Is the source credible? Does the source explain something that others do not?

Using the information and guidance provided in the readings, write an essay (1,000-1,250 words) in which you address the following:
How does the Robert T. Stafford Act provide overarching guidance on Emergency Management and the systemic means for federal disaster assistance for state and local governments?
What was the intention Congress regarding the responsibility of states and localities to develop comprehensive disaster preparedness plans?
How does this prepare for better intergovernmental coordination in the face of a disaster?
How does FEMA encourage the use of insurance coverage, and provide federal assistance programs for losses due to a disaster to decrease liability issues in emergency management?
Directly quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Submit literature review: This should be no less than 750 words (around 3 pages) that addresses the background of the topic of your Homeland Security Issue Analysis Paper. It should cover a little about the history and a broad spectrum of information concerning the issue. If possible you need to draw from different types of sources. Remember: this is you informing an educated reader about a specific issue. Your literature review accounts for a large part of the Homeland Security Analysis Paper due in Week 7. This is true not only literally, but figuratively, as well because it lends merit to the rest of your paper by acknowledging and recognizing the established facts. 

Your final course Research Paper assignment calls for you to demonstrate your grasp of the concepts covered in the course which are related to course – specific topics or issues of particular interest to you such as the use of social media in the field of emergency management and / or crisis communications.
Your research paper is worth 25% of your final grade. It should not exceed 15 double – spaced, typed pages (The minimum writing expectation is 10 double – spaced, typed pages) and must include a title page and a reference page (an abstract is optional) – none of which count toward the page total.
The most recent edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) style should guide your formatting and supporting source documentation for this assignment. As a research paper, your work is required to pose a clear thesis statement and be supported through the incorporation of independent, relevant source material which is required to be identified in a properly formatted Reference list and clearly attributed within the body of your writing via properly formatted in-text citations.
PLEASE DO NOTE AND MAKE USE OF THE ‘WRITING ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS’ DOCUMENT AND SAMPLE PAPER ATTACHED BELOW
Note that as in your earlier, shorter weekly writing assignments, research and investigation beyond those materials indicated in the courseware will be required.  Further:
Your work must have a demonstrable and clearly recognizable thesis. Papers without a clear thesis will generally receive no higher than an average grade as will papers without a clear supporting analysis of underlying ideas standing in support of the thesis.
Recall that “first person” writing is not appropriate in formal writing and papers containing first person writing will again receive no higher than an average grade.

Chapter 8 deals with masonry and ordinary construction.
A fire wall is a structure whose purpose is keep fire from spreading to adjacent areas. They are typically located at a lot line or where different occupancies need to be isolated within a single building. Based on NCMA TEK 5-8B, one of the primary options for fire walls are free-standing walls that permit the collapse of the structure on either side of the wall without collapsing themselves.
What are some of the benefits of masonry construction components?
Please submit this assignment in a minimum of 600 words and in essay format. A cover page, abstract, main body and references pages are ALL required. If not properly formatted the instructor will deduct 5 points per page
RUBRIC
Assignments (1) (3)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat
10 pts
Full Marks
Your title page should contain a running head, title, author name, and school affiliation. The purpose of your title page is to let the reader quickly know what your paper is about and who it was written by. An abstract is a brief summary of your paper that immediately follows your title page.
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody
30 pts
Full Marks
In no less then 500 word count. For something like an essay, the main body of your paper will include the actual essay itself. Your body can be broken down to several sections separated by spaces. References if applicable
0 pts
No Marks
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
10 pts
Full Marks
The reference section of your paper will include a list of all of the sources that you used in your paper. If you cited any piece of information anywhere in your paper, it needs to be properly referenced in this section. One handy rule of thumb to remember is that any source cited in your paper needs to be included in your reference section, and any source listed in your reference section must also be mentioned somewhere in your paper.
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
Total 
Points: 50
Link to PDF of Book. Chapters 7-10. Ch. 8 can be used as a reference.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/gkqyujhd1g8aexd/Ch._7-10.pdf/file

With both public and private assets at risk, national policies are helping to promote frameworks to combat cyber threats. The policies and framework include legislation and public/private cooperation to form groups and centers to assess these threats.
For this SLP, answer the following:
Discuss the top national policies for combating cyber-crimes.
What are the primary agencies that are responsible in preparing for, responding, and recovering from a cyber-attack?
Go to National Cyber Strategy. Find references to Law Enforcement and explain the growing role of law enforcement in the new cyber strategy of the United States.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Assignments should be 3 full pages, double-spaced, not counting the cover or reference page. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module. Provide quotations to support your responses.
Relevance—All content is connected to the question.
Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues.
Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.
Evidence—Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.
Logic—Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity—Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper.
Use strong credible sources—peer-reviewed references, government documents, and subject matter expert materials to support your answer. Your paper will not exceed 5 pages (excluding cover sheet and reference page(s).
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Read chapter 1  in the Kramer (2009) text-Disaster Planning and Control. The chapters align with the objectives by providing the student the opportunity to consider the information presented in the chapter and reflect on these concepts. 
Your response should be no less than 6 pages of written response.
The paper will provide an overview of the history of emergency management and the roles of the military versus civilians as well as discuss the various levels of planning. The paper will provide the detail necessary for the reader to understand your thoughts and what you have learned. 
Similarity scores are expected to be less than 20%. Any score over 40% will be automatically returned. Scores between 25% – 39% may be returned for rework. Avoid using the author’s ideas or quotes to answer the questions. They can support your ideas, but cannot be used to answer the questions.
Information that is acquired from a source must be cited in APA format.
References should be cited in the body of the paper in APA format.
Multiple valid sources must be used.
Sources are peer-reviewed journals (primary), books and trade journals (secondary), news publications or other non-vetted sources (opinion pieces)
Wikipedia is not a source.
Your completed paper should be double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, with title page, abstract, conclusion, and reference list, following the APA format. It should be saved as a Word (*.doc, *.docx) file and uploaded here using the following naming convention:
m01_a01_FES3153_FirstnameLastname.doc
Enter the following on the Title Page of your paper:
Course Name:  FES4825 Disaster Planning and Control
Module Number and Assignment Name:  Module 1 Paper
Student Name
Today’s Date: month/day/year
Instructor
The assignment must follow academic and scholar formatting and writing style:
Abstract – it’s own page (150-250 words summarizing what will be discussed). No references to the course or assignment in the abstract.. 
Introduction – introduce the subject
Body of paper – use headers to delineate ideas
Conclusion page
Reference page

Overview
For this assignment, you will provide a description of your data collection process, taking ethical standards into account. You will also describe the data analysis plan that you are proposing to answer your questions. Think of the data collection process as everything that participants will experience, or everything that you as the researcher will do to gather the data needed to answer your questions. This section should be very detailed, thorough, and provide enough information that anyone could conduct these procedures just by reading your descriptions.
Refer to the Virtual ResidencyLinks to an external site. Campus page for your PhD or Professional Doctorate program’s Project Plan Guide. Remember, the Project Plan helps you develop the details of your project. Your work will be viewed through multiple lenses, including those of instructors, peers, the existing literature, and others. You should seek opportunities to refine your work. As you deepen your understanding and add detail to your project, you should expect that you will make several revisions during and beyond this course. Doctoral project planning is an iterative process, with each revision often inspiring further revisions until all elements are aligned. These iterations are a necessary part of the doctoral journey.
Instructions
To finish the seventh and eighth sections of your Project Plan, consult the Project Plan Guides provided by your program for specific expectations for these sections. Be sure to update the reference list at the end as you add resources to support your project development.
Data Collection Process:
Explain each procedure involved in the collection of data to answer the questions.
Include each interaction with or condition presented to participants from the point of informed consent until the end of their involvement in the project. If your proposed methodology includes data collection prior to or without informed consent, explain each step from the beginning of data collection to the end. If your project includes presentation of conditions or variables to participants, explain what those conditions or variables will include. Justify all data collection procedures by explaining how they align with the questions, methodology, and measures as previously described.
Ethical Considerations:
Discuss ethical considerations addressing privacy, confidentiality, and data security based on the current plan. Potential ethical issues may arise based on the decisions you have made so far regarding participants, measures, sampling, and data collection procedures. Be sure to include any of these potential issues as needed. At a minimum, address privacy, confidentiality, and data security. Align ethical considerations with federal regulations, Capella University policies, and ethical research practices at Capella, along with any ethical codes or considerations specific to your field of study.
Describe each potential ethical issue, including the specific risks that may arise.
Explain how you will mitigate or prevent those risks from occurring.
If risk prevention or mitigation is not possible, justify why the project should occur and what can be done to resolve any problems that may arise.
Data Analysis Plan:
Describe a plan to analyze and present the data that will be collected so that questions are answered. As appropriate for the type of data and methodology, address data processing (coding, converting, statistical analysis) and data display (such as tables, graphs, or figures). Explain how each choice aligns with the methodology, data sources, and sample size that you are proposing.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Format: Use your Project Plan div and refer to the Virtual ResidencyLinks to an external site. Campus page for your PhD or Professional Doctorate program’s Project Plan Guide.
Follow the structure provided in the assignment instructions.
Resources: Use scholarly references including most recent and seminal research. Use primary sources. Include in References section at the end of the paper.
APA guidelines: When appropriate, use APA-formatted headings. Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and format. Refer to Academic WriterLinks to an external site. as needed.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points, double-spaced.
Read the assignment rubric to ensure that you meet all criteria and use the Project Plan Alignment Tracking and The Alignment Map: Guiding Questions media pieces to evaluate how well the pieces of your plan fit together. Answer the questions truthfully and adjust as needed.
To support you in proofreading your assignments, ensure you use Microsoft EditorLinks to an external site. to correct errors with grammar, usage, and writing mechanics.
To strengthen your writing, use the Turnitin results to revise your work before submitting your assignment for grading.
Portfolio Prompt: You should consider adding this assignment to your personal ePortfolio. This assignment demonstrates your ability to describe your data collection process as part of your Project Plan. For more information on ePortfolio, visit the Campus ePortfolioLinks to an external site. page.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
Competency 1: Apply advanced critical thinking skills in the independent research process.
Explain each procedure involved in the collection of data to answer the questions.
Competency 3: Develop a methodological approach to support a problem appropriate for independent research.
Describe a plan for analysis and presentation of the data to be collected for the questions.
Competency 5: Integrate ethics and academic integrity into the doctoral project.
Discuss ethical considerations addressing privacy, confidentiality, and data security based on the current plan.
Competency 6: Write in accordance with the academic and professional requirements of the discipline during the research process ensuring appropriate structure, grammar, usage, and style.
Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.

nit IV Journal Do you believe that the federal government has the same right to deploy resources in civil unrest as they do in natural disasters? Why, or why not? Does you think the federal government need the permission of the states to deploy under the National Response Framework? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.