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Type: Individual Project

Unit:  Natural vs. Man-made Events

Due Date:  Wed, 1/17/18

Grading Type: Numeric

Points Possible:  135

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Deliverable Length:  600–800 words

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Assignment Description

In this assignment, you will use the course materials, textbook, and Web resources to research historical efforts regarding both natural and man-made disasters. Evaluate the efforts in terms of effective response, preparation (or lack thereof), mitigation, and total recovery.

Assignment Guidelines

· Using the research obtained in the first portion of this assignment, select 1 natural hazard and 1 man-made hazard from your Phase 1 Individual Project.

· With regard to the selected hazards, recommend a policy for approval by your city manager (600–800 words).

· The policy should thoroughly address the following categories of efforts associated with the hazards:

· Mitigation

· Preparedness

· Response

· Recovery 

· Your policy proposal should address any significant overlaps in the efforts associated with each type of hazard chosen. 

· Be sure that all sources are referenced using APA style.

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Unit 2 Reading: Natural vs. Man-made Events

Assignment Objectives

· Evaluate the history of US responses to natural disasters and man-made attacks.

· Discuss the differences in planning, preparedness, response and recovery between natural and man-made events.

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