· Research your local community and state emergency preparedness plans, and prepare an assessment paper that addresses the following questions in 2-3 pages:

· What are your community's current goals? Explain.

· What are your community's current capabilities? Explain.

· Consider the following:

· Equipment

· Manpower

· Training

· Funding

· Land area

· Geographic challenges

· What strategies should be implemented at the local level to enhance civil preparedness? Explain.

· Who will grant authority to the various agencies and departments responsible for providing emergency facilities and mitigation of an all-hazards event such as a major fire, earthquake, or terrorist attack? Explain.

· What public information policies exist (or should exist)?

· Consider communication to news media outlets to assure accurate public information and to minimize rumors.

· Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

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Reading Assignment

Chapter 4

Assignment Objectives

· Describe and discuss critical infrastructure protection issues at the local level.

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