Assignment

Assignment 1

During emergencies, affected citizens rely strongly on the ability of governments and aid groups to continue their public services. Despite this dependence, there is limited research available to determine the number of localities that actually have COOPs.

For this assignment, consider a location you are familiar with. Do they possess a COOP? If not, what elements would you recommend considering in the creation of a COOP for this locality? Be sure to specify the location you have chosen

Responses should be no less than 250 words in length

Assignment 2

Discuss a recent example of a healthcare policy implementation, and a healthcare policy modification. Compare and contrast the two instances.

Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references.

Assignment 3

What are “air toxins” and where do you think you are most likely to be exposed to them; and what steps can you take to minimize your exposure?

Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references (aside from the textbook).

Assignment 4

1. Discuss the distinction between policy initiation and policy modification.

2. Discuss the concept of incrementalism in public policymaking.

Responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references.

Assignment 5

Part 1

Please complete questionnaire: http://www.medicinenet.com/depression_quiz/quiz.htm

Part 2

What did you learn about yourself from completing the self-assessments.

Responses should be a minimum of 200 words.

Assignment 6

Choose an emergency incident that has occurred in the last ten years and describe how the incident was handled. Please keep the incident to the U.S. and stay away from incidents that are so large that it cannot effectively answer the question. I do not want the Deep Water Horizon or a hurricane unless you can discuss the hurricane as it relates to a town or city but not an entire region.

Write a post to achieve the following:

1. Post a link to the article, webpage, or video so that your classmates can view it.

2. Post a 2 to 3 paragraph summary of the article, video or webpage that you chose. Did they follow the ICS system? What were some mistakes? Make some recommendations.

Here are a couple of sources for your review but ultimately it is your responsibility to perform the needed research:

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/

http://www.jems.com/major-incidents.html

Forum Requirements

Please APA cite and reference your sources in your post.

Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.