Description

Northern California has experienced a series of wildfires during the summer and early fall months. These fires have destroyed property, communities, and taken lives. The King Fire began on Saturday, September 13th, and continued burning long enough to destroy thousands of acres of land in the Camino area of California.

The residents of Camino were evacuated during the height of the fire and are now preparing to return to their homes, or what is left of their homes. The Mayor has brought representatives from city agencies, private organizations, and local businesses to meet with residents. The meeting is scheduled in a nearby town's high school auditorium.

In this exercise, you will assign a role to each of the listed stakeholders attending the meeting and describe their responsibilities.

You will need to assign roles to the following groups: Red Cross, Camino Police Department, Camino Fire Department, FEMA, Grocery store, Lowes, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Recovery Roles:

1. What role will you assign the Camino Police Department as the residents of Camino begin the recovery process? Provide an example of something that the police department can do to fulfill this role. Explain why you are assigning the role to this group.
2. What role will you assign the Camino Fire Department as the residents of Camino begin the recovery process? Provide an example of something that the fire department can do to fulfill this role. Explain why you are assigning the role to this group.
3. What role will you assign the Grocery Store as the residents of Camino begin the recovery process? Provide an example of something that the grocery store can do to fulfill this role. Explain why you are assigning the role to this group.
4. What role will you assign the Lowes Hardware store as the residents of Camino begin the recovery process? Provide an example of something that the Lowes store can do to fulfill this role. Explain why you are assigning the role to this group.
5. What role will you assign the Pacific Gas and Electric Company as the residents of Camino begin the recovery process? Provide an example of something that the utility company can do to fulfill this role. Explain why you are assigning the role to this group.
6. What role will you assign the Red Cross as the residents of Camino begin the recovery process? Provide an example of something that the Red Cross can do to fulfill this role. Explain why you are assigning the role to this group.
7. What role will you assign FEMA as the residents of Camino begin the recovery process? Provide an example of something that FEMA can do to fulfill this role. Explain why you are assigning the role to this group.