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CRJ420
Preview: CRJ420 : Emergency Management Procedures
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Course Guide
Prerequisites
CIS170
Course Description
This course provides an in-depth review of the concepts of emergency management work. The
operational aspects are discussed in relation to the skills needed to do emergency management
work, as well as the analytical and critical thinking skills needed for incident command work.
Emphasis is placed on the use of technologies, enhanced leadership skills, and the challenges of
communications in disaster work.
Instructional Materials
Required Resources
Richard T. Sylves. 2019. Disaster Policies and Politics: Emergency Management and Homeland
Security. CRJ420 Sage 3rd edition textbook available at https://www.strayerbookstore.com
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management Institute. No date. ISP Courses.
https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. June 2016.
National Disaster Recovery Framework [PDF]. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-
06/national_disaster_recovery_framework_2nd.pdf
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 2013. NIPP 2013: Partnering for Critical Infrastructure
Security and Resilience [PDF]. https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/National-
Infrastructure-Protection-Plan-2013-508.pdf
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. 2020. Stafford
Act. https://www.fema.gov/disasters/stafford-act#
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. 2020. National
Response Framework: Emergency Support Functions. https://www.fema.gov/emergency-
managers/national-preparedness/frameworks/response#esf
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. 2020. Recovery
Support Functions. https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-
preparedness/frameworks/national-disaster-recovery/support-functions
International Association of Emergency Managers. January 31, 2020. IAEM Code of Ethics and
Professional Conduct. https://www.iaem.org/About/Code-of-Ethics
Supplemental Resources
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. 2004. The 9/11 Commission
Report [PDF]. http://www.9-11commission.gov/report/911Report.pdf
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. 2016. National
Mitigation Framework [PDF]. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-
04/National_Mitigation_Framework2nd_june2016.pdf
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. 2016. National
Prevention Framework [PDF]. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-
04/National_Prevention_Framework2nd-june2016.pdf
U.S. House of Representatives. 2006. A Failure of Initiative: Final Report of the Select Bipartisan
Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina [PDF].
https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/109th-congress/house-report/377/1
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Analyze how and when the federal government can declare a federal disaster.
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Week 3 - To Do List
2
Propose a response and a mitigation plan to handle a federal disaster.
3
Evaluate standardized actions and ethical practices for emergency management
practitioners.
4
Propose strategies for overcoming challenges when responding to emergencies.
Weekly Course Schedule
Week 1 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 1 in Disaster Policies and Politics.
Discuss: Introduce yourself and complete the discussion, Hazards, Vulnerability, and Disaster Risks.
Week 2 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 2 in Disaster Policies and Politics.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Emergency and Crisis Management Stakeholders.
Explore: Complete the FEMA online course IS-240.B: Leadership and Influence.
Explore: Complete the Week 2 graded activity, Organizational Interrelationships.
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Week 3 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 3 in Disaster Policies and Politics.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Risk Communication.
Assignment: Submit the Week 3 assignment, Stakeholders.
Explore: Complete the FEMA online course IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System.
Week 4 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 4 in Disaster Policies and Politics.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Prevention, Mitigation, and Preparedness and Community
Resilience in Disaster Response.
Explore: Complete the FEMA online course IS-235.C: Emergency Planning.
Explore: Complete the Week 4 graded activity, Duties, Responsibilities, and Actions.
Week 5 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 5 in Disaster Policies and Politics.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Disaster Response and Recovery.
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Week 5 - To Do List
Assignment: Submit the Week 5 assignment, Response and Mitigation.
Week 6 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 6 in Disaster Policies and Politics.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Decision Making in Managing Disasters and Crises.
Explore: Complete the FEMA online course IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident
Management System.
Week 7 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 7 in Disaster Policies and Politics.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Leadership in Managing Disasters and Crises
Explore: Complete the Week 7 graded activity, Importance of the IAEM Code of Ethics and
Professional Conduct Principles.
Week 8 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 9 in Disaster Policies and Politics.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Evaluation and Professional Accountability in Managing Disaster.
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Week 8 - To Do List
Submit: Submit the Week 8 assignment, Professionalism, Accountability, Best Practices, and Ethics
in Emergency Management.
Week 9 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 8 in Disaster Policies and Politics.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, International Actors and Perspectives.
Explore: Complete the Week 9 graded activity, Difficulties and Strategies With Emergency Response.
Week 10 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 10 in Disaster Policies and Politics.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Future Directions in Emergency and Crisis Management.
Assignment: Submit the Week 10 assignment, Emergency Response.
Explore: Complete the FEMA online course IS-660: Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships.
Week 11 - To Do List
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Wrapping It Up.
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Weeka 11a -a Toa Doa List
Assignment: Complete the Week 11 assignment, FEMA Online Course Completion Certificates.
Grading Scale
Participation Total % of
Points Grade
Discussion Participation
260
26%
Assignment Total % of
Points Grade
Week 2 Assignment - Organizational Interrelationships
50
5%
Week 3 Assignment - Stakeholders
100
10%
Week 4 Assignment - Duties, Responsibilities, and Actions
50
5%
Week 5 Assignment - Response and Mitigation
120
12%
Week 7 Assignment - Importance of the IAEM Code of Ethics and
Professional Conduct Principles
50
5%
Week 8 Assignment - Professionalism, Accountability, Best Practices, and
Ethics in Emergency Management
120
12%
Week 9 Assignment - Difficulties and Strategies With Emergency Response
50
5%
Week 10 Assignment - Emergency Response
100
10%
Week 11 Assignment - FEMA Online Course Completion Certificates
100
10%
Totals
1000
100%
Final Course Grade
Points Percentage Grade
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Points
Percentage
Grade
900 - 1000
90% - 100%
A
800 - 899
80% - 89%
B
700 - 799
70% - 79%
C
600 - 699
60% - 69%
D
0 - 599
59% and below
F
Unique Course Features
Grading Scale Notation
Please consult the University Catalog and your academic advisor to determine the final grade needed
in this class to satisfy your specific degree conferral requirements.
FEMA Online Courses
The following Independent Study Program (ISP) online courses from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) training site, ISP Courses, will be included as required in specific
weeks of this course, as shown in the table below. Completion of these courses will be worth 20
points each for a total of 100 points. As students complete each course, they will print the course
completion certificate. In Week 11, they will upload all of the certificates for the courses they have
completed in order to receive their points.
Course Title
Week
FEMA Online Course IS-240.B - Leadership and
Influence.
2
FEMA Online Course IS-100.C - Introduction to
the Incident Command System.
3
FEMA Online Course IS-235.C - Emergency
Planning.
4
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Course Title
Week
FEMA Online Course IS-700.B - An Introduction
to the National Incident Management System.
6
FEMA Online Course IS-660 - Introduction to
Public-Private Partnerships.
10
Assignments
Week 2 Assignment - Organizational Interrelationships Summary
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Text
Instructions
Complete the template below to prepare for your Week 3 assignment, Stakeholders. You will outline the
nature of the interrelationships between the federal, state, and local governments, the private sector,
and nongovernmental organizations. Use the National Disaster Recovery Framework [PDF] and the
five (5) preparedness mission areas, listed on page 1 of this document, as a reference.
Week 2 Organizational Interrelationships Template [DOCX].
Submit the completed template to this activity for grading.
Scoring Guide
Outline the nature of the interrelationships
between the federal, state, and local
governments, the private sector, and
nongovernmental organizations. 50 %
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Did not reference the
National Planning
Frameworks
Unacceptable
Referenced the
National Planning
Frameworks generally
but did not give
specifics for any of
the organizations.
Needs Improvement
Referenced the
National Planning
Frameworks with
specific details for
most of the
organizations.
Competent
Referenced the
National Planning
Frameworks with
specific details for all
of the organizations.
Exemplary
Did not reference the
five (5) preparedness
mission areas in the
National Disaster
Recovery Framework.
Unacceptable
Referenced two (2) of
the five (5)
preparedness
mission areas in the
National Disaster
Recovery Framework.
Needs Improvement
Referenced four (4) of
the five (5)
preparedness
mission areas in the
National Disaster
Recovery Framework.
Competent
Referenced the five
(5) preparedness
mission areas in the
National Disaster
Recovery Framework.
Exemplary
Week 3 Assignment - Stakeholders
Reference the National Disaster Recovery
Framework. 25 %
Reference the five (5) preparedness mission
areas in the National Disaster Recovery
Framework. 25 %
Summary
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Outlined the nature of
the interrelationships
between all of the
organizations.
Exemplary
Outlined the nature of
the interrelationships
between at least 4 of
the organizations.
Competent
Outlined the nature of
the interrelationships
between at least 2 of
the organizations.
Needs Improvement
Did not outline the
nature of the
interrelationships
between the federal,
state, and local
governments, the
private sector, and
nongovernmental
organizations.
Unacceptable
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Text
Per the course text, the federal, state, and local governments of a disaster-stricken area must work
together to respond and recover. The federal government may declare a federal disaster and
provide federal assistance to the area if certain requirements are met.
Read the following two (2) FEMA resources:
National Disaster Recovery Framework [PDF].
Stafford Act.
Read page 29, Section 401: Procedure for Declaration (42 U.S.C. 5170).
Write a 3–5 page paper in which you:
Specify the nature of the interrelationships between the federal, state, and local government,
the private sector, and nongovernmental organizations as outlined in the five (5) preparedness
mission areas in the National Disaster Recovery Framework and in Chapter 1 of your
textbook.
Refer to your activity from Week 2 in which you outlined the nature of the
interrelationships between the federal, state, and local governments, the private sector,
and nongovernmental organizations.
Analyze the specific requirements that the government must meet in order to declare a federal
disaster and provide federal assistance, as outlined in Section 401 of the Stafford Act.
Evaluate the importance of each requirement.
Use three (3) sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and
appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source slide at least one time within your
assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library
guides.
Be sure to include an introduction and a conclusion.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Analyze how and when the federal government can declare a federal disaster.
Scoring Guide
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Did not specify the
nature of the
interrelationships
between the federal,
state, and local
government, the
private sector, and
nongovernmental
organizations and the
five (5) preparedness
mission areas.
Unacceptable
Addressed duties of
some of the groups
(federal, state, and
local government, the
private sector, and
nongovernmental
organizations) or the
five (5) preparedness
mission areas.
Needs Improvement
Addressed duties of
all of the groups
(federal, state, and
local government, the
private sector, and
NGOs) and the five
(5) preparedness
mission areas.
Competent
Specified the nature
of the
interrelationships
between the federal,
state, and local
government, the
private sector, and
nongovernmental
organizations and the
five (5) preparedness
mission areas.
Exemplary
Did not incorporate
notes and feedback
from the Week 2
activity.
Unacceptable
Incorporated some
notes or feedback
from the Week 2
activity.
Needs Improvement
Incorporated notes
and feedback from
the Week 2 activity.
Competent
Incorporated notes
and feedback directly
from the Week 2
activity, showing
improved or
heightened
understanding.
Exemplary
Specify the nature of the interrelationships
between the federal, state, and local
government, the private sector, and
nongovernmental organizations as outlined in
the National Disaster Recovery
Framework and the five (5) preparedness
mission areas in the National Disaster
Recovery Framework. 25 %
Incorporate notes and feedback from the
Week 2 activity, showing improved or
heightened understanding. 20 %
Analyze the specific requirements that the
government must meet in order to declare a
federal disaster and provide federal
assistance, including the importance of
each requirement. 25 %
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Did not use quality
sources.
Unacceptable
Used at least one (1)
quality source.
Needs Improvement
Used at least two (2)
quality sources.
Competent
Used at least three (3)
quality sources.
Exemplary
Writing and sources
are formatted
incorrectly and include
multiple errors that
impact understanding
and/or assigning
credit.
Unacceptable
Writing and sources
are formatted
appropriately but with
some errors that
impact understanding
and/or assigning
credit.
Needs Improvement
Writing and sources
are formatted
appropriately with a
few errors, but they do
not impact
understanding and/or
assigning credit.
Competent
Writing and sources
are appropriately
formatted with no
errors that impact
understanding and/or
assigning credit.
Exemplary
Week 4 Assignment - Duties, Responsibilities, and Actions
Use at least three (3) quality sources. 15 %
Writing and sources are appropriately
formatted and edited for spelling,
grammar, and style. 15 %
Summary
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Text
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Analyzed the specific
requirements that the
government must
meet in order to
declare a federal
disaster and provide
federal assistance,
including the
importance of each
requirement.
Exemplary
Analyzed general
requirements of the
government for
declaring a federal
disaster and
providing federal
assistance, including
the importance of
some of those
requirements.
Competent
Listed requirements
that the government
must meet in order to
declare a federal
disaster and provide
federal assistance.
Needs Improvement
Did not analyze the
specific requirements
that the government
must meet in order to
declare a federal
disaster and provide
federal assistance,
including the
importance of each
requirement.
Unacceptable
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Did not list duties for
at least two federal
agencies as outlined
in the National
Response
Framework’s
Emergency Support
Function Annex for a
response plan.
Unacceptable
Listed duties related
to the National
Response
Framework’s
Emergency Support
Function Annex for a
response plan.
Needs Improvement
Listed duties for at
least one federal
agency as outlined in
the National
Response
Framework’s
Emergency Support
Function Annex for a
response plan.
Competent
Listed duties for at
least two federal
agencies as outlined
in the National
Response
Framework’s
Emergency Support
Function Annex for a
response plan.
Exemplary
Instructions
Complete the template provided below to prepare for your Week 5 assignment, Response and
Mitigation. Choose at least two (2) federal agencies and list their duties, responsibilities, and
actions, as outlined in the National Response Framework: Emergency Support Functions, for both a
response and a mitigation plan.
Week 4 Duties, Responsibilities, and Actions Template [DOCX].
Submit the completed template to this activity for grading.
Scoring Guide
List duties for at least two (2) federal
agencies, as outlined in the National
Response Framework’s Emergency Support
Functions, for a response plan. 50 %
List duties for at least two (2) federal
agencies, as outlined in the National
Response Framework’s Emergency Support
Functions, for a mitigation plan. 50 %
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Week 5 Assignment - Response and Mitigation
Summary
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Text
Choose one (1) of the two (2) disaster scenarios below:
Note: Whichever scenario you choose for this assignment, you will choose the opposite scenario for
the Week 10 assignment.
1. A hurricane has hit the southeast U.S. Gulf coast, leaving over 500,000 people homeless, without
food or medical attention.
2. A tornado touched down in a midwestern U.S. city, destroying the entire city, including four (4)
major hospitals and the police department/emergency services dispatch center.
Refer to the National Response Framework: Emergency Support Functions (click the different
Support Functions) and the National Disaster Recovery Framework’s Recovery Support Functions.
Complete a response and mitigation plan for one of the two scenarios listed above. Be sure to 1)
introduce the scenario you are addressing and 2) address all elements in the points below. Your final
submission should address the following:
Create a response plan, with specific details targeted toward your chosen scenario, as a
member of the emergency and crisis management team for your chosen scenario. Determine at
least two (2) federal agencies that should assist in the response plan for the disaster
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Listed duties for at
least two (2) federal
agencies,
as
outlined
in the
National Response
Framework’s
Emergency Support
Functions, for a
mitigation
plan.
Exemplary
Listed duties for at
least one (1) federal
agency, as outlined in
the National
Response
Framework’s
Emergency Support
Functions, for a
mitigation
plan.
Competent
Listed duties related
to the National
Response
Framework’s
Emergency Support
Functions for a
mitigation
plan.
Needs Improvement
Did not list duties for
at least two (2) federal
agencies, as outlined
in the National
Response
Framework’s
Emergency Support
Functions, for a
mitigation
plan.
Unacceptable
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scenario and summarize their duties, responsibilities, and actions as outlined in the National
Response Framework’s Emergency Support Functions.
Use your Week 4 graded activity, Duties, Responsibilities, and Actions, as guidance for the
federal agencies and their duties, responsibilities, and actions.
Create a mitigation plan, with specific details targeted toward your chosen scenario, as a
member of the emergency and crisis management team for your chosen scenario. Determine at
least two (2) federal agencies that should assist in the mitigation plan for the disaster
scenario and summarize their duties, responsibilities, and actions as outlined in the National
Disaster Recovery Framework’s Recovery Support Functions.
Use your Week 4 graded activity, Duties, Responsibilities, and Actions, as guidance for the
federal agencies and their duties, responsibilities, and actions.
Use three (3) sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and
appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source slide at least one time within your
assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library
guides.
Note: Remember to refer to your table from the Week 4 graded activity in which you chose at least
two (2) federal agencies and listed their duties, responsibilities, and actions for both a response and a
mitigation plan.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Propose a response and a mitigation plan to handle a federal disaster.
Scoring Guide
Propose a response plan, including the
duties, responsibilities, and actions of two
(2) federal agencies, as part of an
emergency and crisis response plan. 25 %
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Did not propose a
mitigation plan.
Unacceptable
Proposed a
mitigation plan and
included duties,
responsibilities, or
actions of a federal
agency.
Needs Improvement
Proposed a
mitigation plan,
including the duties,
responsibilities, and
actions of at least one
(1) federal agency, as
part of an emergency
and crisis
management
mitigation plan.
Competent
Proposed a
mitigation plan,
including the duties,
responsibilities, and
actions of two (2)
federal agencies, as
part of an emergency
and crisis
management
mitigation plan.
Exemplary
Propose a mitigation plan, including the
duties, responsibilities, and actions of two
(2) federal agencies, as part of an
emergency and crisis management mitigation
plan. 25 %
Incorporate notes and feedback from the
Week 4 activity, showing improved or
heightened understanding. 15 %
Proposed a response
plan, including the
duties,
responsibilities, and
actions of two (2)
federal agencies, as
part of an emergency
and crisis response
plan.
Exemplary
Proposed
a
response
plan,
including the duties,
responsibilities, and
actions of at least one
(1)
federal
agency,
as
part of an emergency
and crisis
management
response plan.
Competent
Proposed
a
response
plan and included
duties,
responsibilities, or
actions of a federal
agency.
Needs Improvement
Did not propose a
response plan.
Unacceptable
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No sources provided
Unacceptable
Did not meet the
required number of
sources; all sources
are poor-quality
choices.
Needs Improvement
Did not meet the
required number of
sources; some
sources are poor-
quality choices.
Competent
Met number of
required sources; all
sources are high-
quality choices.
Exemplary
Writing and sources
are formatted
incorrectly and include
multiple errors that
impact understanding
and/or assigning
credit.
Unacceptable
Writing and sources
are formatted
appropriately but with
some errors that
impact understanding
and/or assigning
credit.
Needs Improvement
Writing and sources
are formatted
appropriately with a
few errors, but they do
not impact
understanding and/or
assigning credit.
Competent
Writing and sources
are appropriately
formatted with no
errors that impact
understanding and/or
assigning credit.
Exemplary
Week 7 Assignment - Importance of the IAEM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Principles
Use at least three (3) quality sources. 15 %
Writing and sources are appropriately
formatted and edited for spelling,
grammar, and style. 20 %
Summary
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Incorporated notes
and feedback directly
from the Week 4
activity, showing
improved or
heightened
understanding.
Exemplary
Incorporated notes
and feedback from
the Week 4 activity.
Competent
Incorporated some
notes or feedback
from the Week 4
activity.
Needs Improvement
Did not incorporate
notes and feedback
from the Week 4
activity.
Unacceptable
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Did not outline the
importance of the
three (3) principles
from the International
Association of
Emergency Managers
(IAEM) Code of
Ethics and
Professional Conduct.
Unacceptable
Outlined the
importance at least
one (1) principle from
the International
Association of
Emergency Managers
(IAEM) Code of
Ethics and
Professional Conduct.
Needs Improvement
Outlined the
importance of at least
two (2) principles from
the International
Association of
Emergency Managers
(IAEM) Code of
Ethics and
Professional Conduct.
Competent
Outlined the
importance of the
three (3) principles
from the International
Association of
Emergency Managers
(IAEM) Code of
Ethics and
Professional Conduct.
Exemplary
Does not provide
examples for any of
the principles.
Unacceptable
Provides one (1)
example for at least
one (1) principle.
Needs Improvement
Provides one (1)
example for at least
two (2) principles.
Competent
Provides one (1)
example for each
principle.
Exemplary
Instructions
Complete the template below to prepare for your Week 8 assignment, Professionalism,
Accountability, Best Practices, and Ethics in Emergency Management. You will create a table in
which you outline the importance of the three (3) principles from the International Association of
Emergency Managers (IAEM) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. You will also provide one
(1) example for each principle.
Week 7 Importance of the IAEM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Principles
Template [DOCX].
Submit the completed template to this activity for grading.
Scoring Guide
Outline the importance of the three (3)
principles from the International
Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
50 %
Provide one (1) example for each principle. 50
%
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Week 8 Assignment - Professionalism, Accountability, Best Practices, and Ethics in
Emergency Management
Summary
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As within any profession, there are rules and standards of conduct in the field of emergency and
crisis management.
Write a 3–5 page paper in which you:
1. Examine the importance of the three (3) principles from the International Association of
Emergency Managers (IAEM) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
2. For each principle, provide one (1) example or scenario that illustrates its importance.
1. Note: Be sure to refer to your notes from the Week 7 activity in which you outlined the
importance of the three (3) principles from the International Association of Emergency
Managers (IAEM) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and provided one (1) example
for each principle.
3. Explain why a code of ethics is important in the field of emergency management.
4. Use three (3) sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and
appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source slide at least one time within your
assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library
guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Evaluate standardized actions and ethical practices for emergency management practitioners.
Scoring Guide
Examine the importance of the three (3)
principles from the International Association
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Did not examine the
importance of the
three (3) principles
from the International
Association of
Emergency Managers
(IAEM) Code of
Ethics and
Professional Conduct.
Unacceptable
Examined the
importance of at least
one (1) of the
principles from the
International
Association of
Emergency Managers
(IAEM) Code of
Ethics and
Professional Conduct
or simply listed the
principles without
examining
importance.
Needs Improvement
Examined the
importance of at least
two (2) principles from
the International
Association of
Emergency Managers
(IAEM) Code of
Ethics and
Professional Conduct.
Competent
Examined the
importance of the
three (3) principles
from the International
Association of
Emergency Managers
(IAEM) Code of
Ethics and
Professional Conduct.
Exemplary
Did not provide
examples for each
principle that
illustrated its
importance.
Unacceptable
Provided one (1)
example or scenario
that illustrated the
meaning or
importance principles.
Needs Improvement
Provided at least two
(2) examples or
scenarios for the
principles in general
that illustrated their
importance.
Competent
Provided one (1)
example or scenario
for each principle that
illustrated its
importance.
Exemplary
of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Code of
Ethics and Professional Conduct. 20 %
Provide one (1) example or scenario for
each principle that illustrates its importance.
20 %
Incorporate notes and feedback from the
Week 7 activity, showing improved or
heightened understanding. 15 %
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Did not explain why a
code of ethics is
important in the field
of emergency
management.
Unacceptable
Identified a code of
ethics as important in
the field of emergency
management.
Needs Improvement
Explained why a code
of ethics is important
in the field of
emergency
management.
Competent
Explained, using
specific examples or
details, why a code of
ethics is important in
the field of emergency
management.
Exemplary
Did not use quality
sources.
Unacceptable
Used at least one (1)
quality source.
Needs Improvement
Used at least two (2)
quality sources.
Competent
Used at least three (3)
quality sources.
Exemplary
Writing and sources
are formatted
incorrectly and include
multiple errors that
impact understanding
and/or assigning
credit.
Unacceptable
Writing and sources
are formatted
appropriately but with
some errors that
impact understanding
and/or assigning
credit.
Needs Improvement
Writing and sources
are formatted
appropriately with a
few errors, but they do
not impact
understanding and/or
assigning credit.
Competent
Writing and sources
are appropriately
formatted with no
errors that impact
understanding and/or
assigning credit.
Exemplary
Explain, using specific examples or details,
why a code of ethics is important in the
field of emergency management. 20 %
Use at least three (3) quality sources. 15 %
Writing and sources are appropriately
formatted and edited for spelling,
grammar, and style. 10 %
Incorporated notes
and feedback directly
from the Week 7
activity, showing
improved or
heightened
understanding.
Exemplary
Incorporated notes
and feedback from
the Week 7 activity.
Competent
Incorporated some
notes or feedback
from the Week 7
activity.
Needs Improvement
Did not incorporate
notes and feedback
from the Week 7
activity.
Unacceptable
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Did not outline the
main difficulties that
would be involved in
the emergency
response for each
scenario.
Unacceptable
Listed difficulties but
they may not relate
directly to the
scenarios.
Needs Improvement
Outlined the general
difficulties that would
be involved in the
emergency response
for each scenario.
Competent
Outlined the specific
difficulties that would
be involved in the
emergency response
for each scenario.
Exemplary
Did not provide at
least two strategies
for each difficulty.
Unacceptable
Provided at least one
strategy for one
difficulty.
Needs Improvement
Provided at least one
strategy for each
difficulty.
Competent
Provided at least two
strategies for each
difficulty.
Exemplary
Week 9 Assignment - Difficulties and Strategies With Emergency Response Summary
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Instructions
Complete the template below to prepare for your Week 10 assignment, Emergency Response. You will
outline the main difficulties involved in the emergency response for two disaster scenarios and
provide at least two strategies for each difficulty.
Week 9 Difficulties and Strategies With Emergency Response Template [DOCX].
Submit the completed template to this activity for grading.
Scoring Guide
Outline the specific difficulties that would be
involved in the emergency response for each
scenario. 50 %
Provide at least two strategies for each
difficulty. 50 %
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Week 10 Assignment - Emergency Response Summary
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Answer the following questions based on one of the disaster scenarios below.
Note: You should choose the opposite scenario than you chose for your Week 5 assignment.
1. A hurricane has hit the southeast U.S. Gulf coast, leaving over 500,000 people homeless, without
food or medical attention.
2. A tornado touched down in a midwestern U.S. city, destroying the entire city, including four (4)
major hospitals and the police department/emergency services dispatch center.
Refer to the National Response Framework: Emergency Support Functions (click the different
Support Functions), and the National Disaster Recovery Framework’s Recovery Support Functions.
Write a 3–5 page paper in which you:
Explain the main difficulties (e.g., the ability to utilize federally funded relief, the problems
associated with the infrastructure of the community struck with the disaster, et cetera) that
would be involved in the emergency response for your chosen scenario. Use specific
examples.
Propose two (2) strategies that you could take as a member of the emergency and crisis
management team in order to overcome the difficulties in question. Provide a rationale for your
response.
Use three (3) sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and
appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source slide at least one time within your
assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library
guides.
Note: Be sure to refer to your notes from the Week 9 graded activity in which you outlined the main
difficulties that would be involved in the emergency responses for two disaster scenarios and
provided at least two strategies for each difficulty.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
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Did not propose a
strategy or rationale
for that strategy.
Unacceptable
Identified a strategy to
take as a member of
the emergency and
crisis management
team in order to
overcome the
difficulties in question.
Needs Improvement
Proposed one (1)
strategy and rationale
for that strategy to
take as a member of
the emergency and
crisis management
team in order to
overcome the
difficulties in question.
Competent
Proposed two (2)
strategies and
rationale for those
strategies to take as
a member of the
emergency and crisis
management team in
order to overcome the
difficulties in question.
Exemplary
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Propose strategies for overcoming challenges when responding to emergencies.
Scoring Guide
Explain the main difficulties that would be
involved in the emergency response for the
scenario, using specific examples. 25 %
Propose two (2) strategies and rationale for
those strategies to take as a member of the
emergency and crisis management team
in
order to overcome the difficulties in
question. 25 %
Incorporate notes and feedback from the
Week 9 activity, showing improved or
heightened understanding. 20 %
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Explained the main
difficulties that would
be involved in the
emergency response
for the scenario, using
specific examples.
Exemplary
Explained the main
difficulties that would
be involved in the
emergency response
for the scenario.
Competent
Identified one or two
difficulties that would
be involved in the
emergency response
for the scenario, using
specific examples.
Needs Improvement
Did not explain the
main difficulties that
would be involved in
the emergency
response for the
scenario.
Unacceptable
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Did not use quality
references.
Unacceptable
Used at least one (1)
quality reference.
Needs Improvement
Used at least two (2)
quality references.
Competent
Used at least three (3)
quality references.
Exemplary
Writing and sources
are formatted
incorrectly and include
multiple errors that
impact understanding
and/or assigning
credit.
Unacceptable
Writing and sources
are formatted
appropriately but with
some errors that
impact understanding
and/or assigning
credit.
Needs Improvement
Writing and sources
are formatted
appropriately with a
few errors, but they do
not impact
understanding and/or
assigning credit.
Competent
Writing and sources
are appropriately
formatted with no
errors that impact
understanding and/or
assigning credit.
Exemplary
Week 11 Assignment - FEMA Online Course Completion Certificates
Use at least three (3) quality references. 15 %
Writing and sources are appropriately
formatted and edited for spelling,
grammar, and style. 15 %
Summary
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FEMA Online Courses
Completion of these courses is worth 20 points each for a total of 100 points. For each online
FEMA course, you should have a course completion certificate. This week, you will upload all of the
certificates for the courses you have completed in order to receive the full 100 points.
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Incorporated notes
and feedback directly
from the Week 9
activity, showing
improved or
heightened
understanding.
Exemplary
Incorporated notes
and feedback from
the Week 9 activity.
Competent
Incorporated some
notes or feedback
from the Week 9
activity.
Needs Improvement
Did not incorporate
notes and feedback
from the Week 9
activity.
Unacceptable
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Instructions
FEMA Online Courses
Use this assignment to submit the five (5) course completion certificates you have received from your
finished online FEMA courses:
Week 2: FEMA Online Course IS-240.B - Leadership and Influence.
Week 3:
FEMA
Online
Course
IS-100.C
-
Introduction
to
the
Incident
Command
System.
Week 4: FEMA Online Course IS-235.C - Emergency Planning.
Week 6:
FEMA
Online
Course
IS-700.B
-
An
Introduction
to
the
National
Incident
Management
System.
Week 10: FEMA Online Course IS-660 - Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships.
Attach all of the certificates as files, then use the Comments area to write a few sentences
summarizing your main takeaways from these courses and leaving any comments, concerns. or
questions
you
may
have
related
to
the
courses
for
your
instructor.
Completion
of
these
courses
is
worth
20
points
each
for
a
total
of
100
points.
