HW#7 - Prioritize Resources for Future Preparation

HW#7 - Prioritize Resources for Future Preparation Order Description provide 5 complete pages so that I can receive full credit. See the attached for assignment instructions, materials to read and references. Activity Description In this course, you examined a variety of threats and actions necessary to prepare for and respond to different types of disasters. Managers always have to prioritize activities because resources are usually limited. That prioritization can have negative consequences if the event, with a low likelihood of occurrence and a low priority for preparation, then occurs. In this assignment, consider that you are the city emergency manager for your home town. Prepare a memorandum for the mayor that critiques the prioritization of resources to be applied in preparation for various types of emergencies that might occur. Include outside research based on your local area if available to you. Address the following points as a minimum: Expected emergencies Resources on hand Resources needed from neighboring communities Resources needed from outside the local area at higher levels of government Support your memorandum with at least two (2) scholarly or professional resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included. Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages Your memo should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards where appropriate. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy. Upload your assignment using the Upload Assignment button below. Resources Document/Other Reference Instruction Department of Homeland Security. (Producer). (2013, January 16). Options for consideration active shooter preparedness video [Video File]. http://www.dhs.gov/video/options-consideration-active-shooter-preparednessvideo View Video Jenkins, B. (2012). New challenges to U.S. counterterrorism efforts. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/testimonies/2012/RAND_CT377z1.pdf Read Report U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2008, December). National incident management system. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMS_core.pdf Read pages 31-39 U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2013). National response framework. https://s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/dam-production/uploads/20130726- 1914-25045-1246/final_national_response_framework_20130501.pdf Review Document

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