Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the principles of disaster readiness and lessons about managing a disaster.
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Description
Disaster Preparedness Paper
Contact a disaster preparedness person at either a local hospital, or local city or county emergency services agency.
Interview your contact, asking the following questions:
1) "What do you consider to be the top three disasters for which you prepare?"
2) "What would you say are your top three lessons learned about managing a disaster?"
Write a paper of 1,000–1,200 words that summarizes your findings from the interview as well as from your readings.
Refer to the assigned readings to incorporate specific examples and details into your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Readings:
https://emergency.cdc.gov/planning/index.asp
Rubrics
Content: Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the principles of disaster readiness and lessons about managing a disaster. Clearly develop a strong analysis of the lessons learned. Introduces appropriate examples.
Answer should be Demonstrates acceptable knowledge of the principles of disaster readiness and lessons about managing a disaster. (in your own words). Develops an acceptable analysis of the lessons learned. Utilizes some examples.
2. Integrates information from outside resources into the body of paper.-answer should be -Supports main points with references, explanations, and examples. Analysis and description are direct, competent, and appropriate of the criteria.
