Category: Emergency management

  • Title: Understanding the Background of Homeland Security Issues: A Literature Review

    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. 

  • Title: The Impact of Social Media on Emergency Management and Crisis Communications: A Comprehensive Analysis

    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.

  • Benefits of Masonry Construction Components in Fire Walls

    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

  • “National Policies and Agencies for Combating Cyber Threats” National Policies and Agencies for Combating Cyber Threats In today’s digital age, the threat of cyber-crimes has become increasingly prevalent and poses a significant risk to both public and private

    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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  • “Emergency Management: History, Military vs. Civilian Roles, and Levels of Planning”

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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

  • Data Collection and Analysis Plan for Research Project Data Collection and Analysis Plan for Independent Research Project

    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.

  • Title: “The Role of the Federal Government in Civil Unrest and Natural Disasters” Journal Entry: In recent years, the United States has experienced both civil unrest and natural disasters that have required a response from the federal government. However

    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.

  • “Collaboration in Emergency Management: The Key to Effective Disaster Response and Recovery”

    An integral part to dealing with the issues that arise within the field of Emergency Management is learning how to collaborate and work together—whether it be within an organization or in the context of multiple departments, organizations, states, or nations. This project seeks to bolster the students understanding of EMDS with a focus on the interpersonal skills necessary for collaboration in action.
    Within the content of your paper, this research project must include the background and introduction to the selected topic and connect it to how different entities (organizations, government departments, community members, etc.) work together during disastrous times (can focus in on during one of the four phases or in general).  An example of a paper topic you might choose could be “Interagency Collaboration and Tribal Emergency Management” or “The Role of Local Government in Addressing Climate Change” or “The Importance of Mutual Aid and Resource Management in the 2022 Wildfires”: you get the picture!
    This research paper is to be a Word Document 5-6 pages, double-spaced, in Times New Roman or Arial 11-12pt font. A reference page for all evidence, citations, and quotations will be required at the end of the paper, that of which is not included within the length requirement. It would be a good idea to have at least three credible references/sources to support your writing. 

  • “The Essential Components of a Commercial Fire Alarm Detection System” A commercial fire alarm detection system is a crucial aspect of ensuring the safety of any commercial or industrial property. This system is responsible for detecting and alerting occupants of a potential fire, allowing for

    In 300 words Identify the components of fire alarm detection system.
    Chapter 4 discuss automatic sprinkler system components. A commercial fire alarm system is an essential part of total life safety for commercial and industrial properties.  Commercial building fire alarm systems can be quite complex such as high-rise buildings with multiple levels or sprawling campuses with many buildings and facilities that must be connected for mass notification. Commercial fire alarm system providers must keep up with the latest advancements in life safety technology and ensure that all fire alarm system components are working together.

  • Title: The Impact of Friction Loss on Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Structural Fires

    How does friction loss affect automatic sprinkler systems as it pertains to structure fires?
    – 750 word essay with a minimum of 2 references and citations. 
    Chapter 5 discusses water supply for commercial sprinkler systems. Velocity is simply the speed at what water moves through the pipe. As water travels through the sprinkler pipe the pressure gradually decreases. The faster the water moves through a sprinkler pipe, the higher the friction loss. Industry standards have established 5 ft/s (1,5m/s) as an acceptable maximum velocity. Damaging surge pressures and rapidly increasing friction loss are two problems encountered when velocities exceed 5 feet per second (ft/s) – (1,5 m/s). To help determine what flow is safe to design with, there are pipe flow charts for various types of pipes in numerous sizes. Usually 1/2″ – 6″.
    What all this means is that it is critical to be aware of some of these basic principles when designing or changing aspects of your sprinkler system. The most common problem I encounter when working on an existing sprinkler system is that the designer and/or the installer has not used these design principles. As an example, the last system I worked on had a 3/4″ water meter feeding the system, the pipe size was 3/4″ PVC Schedule 40, and the water pressure was 75 psi. The installer had put 10 sprinkler heads on one circuit and the homeowners were unhappy with how the heads were working and the coverage the heads were providing. The problem here was the heads were trying to use 20 gallons per minute and the sprinkler system could only safely deliver around 12 gallons per minute. To solve this design problem often times is tricky and potentially expensive.