Disciplines of Emergency Management

Disciplines of Emergency Management

Management Topic   Disciplines of Emergency Management: Mitigation

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Chapter 3 of the assigned text (the Disciplines of Emergency Management: Mitigation) describes mitigation \”…as a sustained action to reduce or eliminate risk to people and property from hazards and their effects.\” The chapter further discussed how implementing mitigation programs and activities require the participation and support of a broad spectrum of stakeholders, both within and outside emergency management circles. \n\nIn addition, the Week #2 Learning Units (#1-3) described the roles and responsibilities of various actors having an impact on the field of emergency management. These included a variety of local, state, and federal agencies as well as the private sector and other non-governmental organizations. \n\nTaking into consideration the above material, please identify a mitigation activity that your organization or community has been involved in, and critically analyze this activity in terms of: \n\n• Describe the mitigation project \n\n• Who was involved (public agencies, private organizations, NGO\’s, etc.). Were there any similarities or differences from those listed in the applicable learning units? \n\n• What impact did the mitigation project have on your community and/or organization (please be specific)? \n\n• In addition, please do an Internet search and incorporate at least one example from current events related to mitigation to further augment your answer (please document your source – i.e.; URL, newspaper or periodical citation, etc.) \n\nYour response should consist of a minimum of 750 words prepared according to APA style.\n

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Disciplines of Emergency Management

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