Case study

 Write a 3 to 4 page paper (not including title or reference page) using "recommended websites" to determine if there is a federal or local agency that is better configured to engage in homeland security preparedness and planning. Explain why the agency you chose is better prepared than others.    Using the APA template

 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Biological and Chemical Terrorism: Strategic Plan for Preparedness and Response:

 www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ preview/mmwrhtml/rr4904a1.htm 

 Federal Emergency Management Agency:

 www.fema .gov/hazard-mitigation-assistance 

 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Medical Surge Capacity and Capability Handbook: 

www.phe.gov/Preparedness/planning/mscc/handbook/ Pages/default.aspx 

 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings: 

www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/st/st-bips- 06.pdf 

 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission: www.nrc.gov/ security.html 

 White House, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21: www.fas.org/irp/offdocs/nspd/hspd-21.htm