Category: Emergency management

research-based paper. For this course, the overall theme of the term paper will be your assessment of the history, present status, and future of some aspect of emergency and disaster management law that is significant to today’s world (in other words, a relevant issue) and that interests you. You can choose some policy, law, or regulation that promotes or hinders sound emergency and disaster management. You can choose to present your work as a case study, presenting the issue with your analysis and predictions supported by illustrative (case) examples. Or you may complete your work as a formal research paper with an articulated thesis statement and defense. In either case, you may support the law, policy, regulation or issue you choose, or disapprove it; but either way, you must give your related logic and evidence to support in support of your position in doing so.
This final course project will be due by the end of the course; Week 8. By Week 2, you must submit your topic and proposed approach to it through the link on the Assignments page for the Week 2 assignment. You need to obtain your instructor’s approval before proceeding to develop and submit your work for a grade. Topics that are significantly similar to concepts covered in the course, or in the forums and/or in other assignments will not be accepted in fulfillment of this final paper.
There is no stipulated maximum length for this paper, but I expect the paper to be complete. Typically, a term paper in this level course should have between 10-15 double-spaced pages in the body of its text not counting the title page and References page(s). You must include at least 10 sources. Work not attaining at least 10-pages or having at least 10-sources will be considered as non-responsive and will not attain a sufficiently passing grade.
my approved topic is below

Pick a problem that is in need of a policy solution within the realms of Emergency Management. This policy should NOT overlap with any pre-existing policies. Write a policy brief of 2-3 pages. The brief should contain the elements we’ve talked about in this course and should include a minimum of 5 references. The assignment should include the headers:
POLICY NAME: (Clearly describes the name of the policy). 
PROBLEM: (Identifies a disaster preparedness or emergency management problem in need of a policy. Problem has an explicit or implied health implication. Implied health implications are identified. Completely describes the problem, including the significance (hint: this will likely include statistics to demonstrate the significance). Must include in-text citations.)
POLICY DEVELOPMENT: (Succinctly writes the policy statement (What are you proposing?). This should be no more than a 2-3 sentence paragraph. In-text citation if applicable.)
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION: (Clearly identifies procedures for implementing the policy. Makes a cost/benefit projection for implementation (you may not be able to give accurate dollar amounts but at least talk about items or procedures that generate cost and whether they would be high or low). Includes in-text citations.)
MONITORING & EVALUATING: (Develops monitoring and evaluating criteria. Describes what this information will convey and how it should be used to revise the policy. Includes in-text citations.)
REFERENCES

This reflection essay is intended to help synthesize what you have learned throughout the course. You will be assessing case studies as a way to integrate course concepts. Most importantly, the goal is to identify your strengths and weaknesses in terms of our class content so you may “fill in the gaps” in your understanding as you move through the program.
Select three case studies, two of which should have been used in the Yellowdig discussion posts. Select case studies that align with your personal interests.
Please do the following, which may be used as the outline for your paper: 
Introduce your essay: Start by providing the context and background of your reflection, including introducing the case studies and emergency management phase you selected. This should be 2 paragraphs maximum.
Summarize your Case Studies: Briefly summarize each case study in a short paragraph highlighting the main components (i.e., what type of hazard, location, and people/property impacted). This should be 3 paragraphs, or about one page, maximum.
Discuss Emergency Management Phase(s): Choose one of the four phases of emergency management to focus on for your essay and describe how the different case studies managed this phase. Start by describing the phase and what it is, then document how the respective case studies “performed” during this phase.  This should be about 1-2 pages, maximum.
Reflect on the Case Studies: Reflect on what you found interesting, what you agreed or disagreed with, and any real world connections or thoughts you can integrate with the readings concepts from the course textbook. This should be about 1-2 pages, maximum.
Conclude: Wrap up your essay with the major highlights of your findings. This should be about 1 paragraph.
Reference Page: This will be a separate page. 
*You do not need to include a cover page or abstract.
To complete the assignment, you should follow these specific guidelines:
Write a 3000 word paper
Use a minimum of 5 sources (including course materials and case studies)
Use in-text citations according to the APA writing guidelines
Use Times New Roman 12pt font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins
You do NOT need to include a cover page, abstract, or table of contents
The tone of the essay should be technical, not in first-person.
Submit by uploading your file. Papers will be graded using the rubric.

In this assignment, you will write a paper on a disaster of your choosing and identify the issues and problems as it relates to the community and their response to that disaster. The disaster you choose may be natural, technological, or manmade. Discuss the factors that contributed to the identified response issues, as well as potential remedies that may have helped to overcome those challenges.
Locate and discuss issues in the response as identified in a scholarly resource or legitimate news source. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source. You may consider selecting a somewhat recent event (within the past 50 years) so that you are able to find sufficient information on the topic. 
The assignment must include no less than 1200 words, APA format, quotes no more than 15%, and no previously submitted work.

Choose an emergency incident of your choice that occurred since 2010 and describe how the incident was handled. Incident Command Post
1. Post a link to the article, webpage, or video so that your classmates can view it.
2. Post a summary of the article, video or webpage that you chose. Did they follow the ICS system? What were some mistakes? Make some recommendations.
Here are some possible sources of incidents for your review:
Natural Hazards Center
EDM Digest
Close Calls Reports
Firehouse.com
Statter911
Firefighter Nation

Select one of the focusing events we read about in this unit. Provide an introduction that briefly details the major points of
your essay. Include a brief background of the selected event, and discuss how that event has contributed to changes in
federal government policy and procedures for emergency management. Be sure to address at least one of the policies
explained in our textbook in your discussion.
The completed assignment must be at least three full double-spaced pages in length, not counting the title page and
reference page.
You are required to use at least two outside sources as part of your essay. One outside source must be from the CSU
Online Library.   
The Book we are using is: Emergency Management: The American Experience 
The chapters for this unit (Have to be able to access book)
Chapter 5: Federal Emergency Management Comes of Age: 1979–2001
Chapter 7: 2005 Events and Outcomes: Hurricane Katrina and Beyond

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

Book access 
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access code is Y39NACH8XQH7N7GNHS2Y or it is 990022137
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

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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QUESTION # 1 – PUT RESOURCES AT THE END OF EACH QUESTION – 3 SOURCES REQUIRED
In 2005, FEMA’s capabilities were tested when the most destructive hurricane in this country’s history landed in the Gulf. In this discussion thread, compare and contrast FEMA’s response to Hurricane Katrina to Hurricane Ian’s in 2022.
How well-prepared was FEMA for each Hurricane?
What lessons were learned and changes implemented in how each was handled?
Were there any notable shortcomings in their pre-storm planning?
What role did federal, state, and local leaders play in the effectiveness of FEMA’s response?
QUESTION #2 – PUT RESOURCES AT THE END OF EACH QUESTION – 3 SOURCES REQUIRED
Given the complexities and dynamic nature of today’s global landscape:
What key considerations do homeland security officials need to consider when developing and implementing strategies to safeguard the nation?
How do emerging threats, technological advancements, and international relations influence their decision-making processes?
Discuss at least one real-world situation that involved Homeland Security officials confronting a situation that threatened the security of American citizens or assets.
IF YOU WANT TO USE RESOURCES PROVIDED IN THE UNIT – the text book and class instruction log ins are included below. This is for unit 3 in emergency managament class.