Discussion Question

APA format, in text citations

• Haddow, G. D., Bullock, J. A., & Coppola, D. P. (2014). Introduction to emergency management (5th ed.). Waltham, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Chapter 3, “The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Mitigation”
• Lindsay, B. R., & Murray, J., (2010, January 26). Disaster relief funding and emergency supplemental appropriations: R40708. Congressional Research Service: Report, 1–28. 

One of the ironies of mitigation is that the purpose behind mitigation and risk assessment efforts is to reduce the human and property loss associated with a disaster, but in some cases, mitigation efforts can actually exacerbate those impacts, depending on the nature and type of disaster.

For this Discussion, consider effective mitigation strategies emergency management professionals might use to avoid potential negative impacts of mitigation efforts.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post two strategies emergency management professionals might use to avoid potential negative impacts of mitigation efforts. Explain why these strategies might be effective.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.