Discussion Responses Fall 2023 WK 1

HSE 303 WK 1 Responses

Think of your responses in terms of a contribution to a dialogue, not a writing exercise or a chat room.  Elaborate a single idea and keep your post short but concise as if you were holding a conversation with your classmate(s).   Incorporate what you have learned from the weekly reading material and from your own real-world experiences.  Don’t forget to use proper APA citations and references whenever necessary.

Pearl: Scenario 3

· Scenario 3: A terrorist has just blown up a courthouse in Seattle, Washington. What changes might occur when this takes place? What can you as an emergency manager do to effectively deal with the unique challenges associated with such a disaster.

Disaster events can have a major effect on not only the area that was targeted but also the individuals, their families, the community, and the nation. If a there was a bombing at a courthouse in Seattle, Washington many changes would occur. The immediate change of course would be casualties and the people that is injured. I believe that security would be enhanced and highly present. A better system such as metal detectors would exist after this attack. Another change I think would occur is the presence of military personnel to help with security issue. This attack would also have an effect on the public as well. This terrorist attack would strike fear and shock into the public once the word starts to travel about what to happened. I believe this attack would also cause major traffic flow. Law enforcement would need to closed roads and mark off the area, causing traffic to be held up. These are a few changes that might occur when this attack takes place.

As an emergency manager I could do numerous things to effectively deal with the challenges associated with this disaster. I could start by putting together a crisis communication plan. This would consist of me informing the public of the event that just took place and giving instructions for their safety. This information would be passed through social media, press conferences, alerts, through law enforcement and National Guard. I would also establish a Emergency Operations Center. I would also communicate with the first responders making sure they are safe approaching the scene of the attack and willing to provide aid to whoever that is in need. As an emergency manager I could make sure resources are being provided and distributed effectively and efficiently. For the aftermath challenges, I would help come up with a plan to prevent future attacks such as this one. I would also set up more training and exercises to better prepare for these events. I would also establish a plan for recovery actions. This plan will help rebuild the affected area and help bring it back to somewhat being normal.

Joshua: Scenario 1: After responding to a major apartment fire in Boise, Idaho, you become aware of the fact that a sprinkler system would have prevented much of the damage. How can you link recovery activities to the goals of mitigation?

Initially, an in-depth assessment and evaluation should be conducted to understand the extent of the damage and the causes. After the fire, conduct a thorough assessment and evaluation of the damage and its causes. Determine how a lack of a sprinkler system contributed to the extent of the damage. This assessment helps in identifying vulnerabilities and gaps in disaster preparedness and mitigation. These findings should be compiled into a comprehensive incident report, underlining the significance of fire prevention measures, such as sprinkler systems, in damage reduction. Sharing this report with local authorities, building owners, and the public raises awareness regarding mitigation measures. It also provides an opportunity for advocacy and education, collaborating with local stakeholders to promote changes in building codes that mandate sprinkler systems in residential buildings.

RUBRIC BELOW

1. Discussion Forum

Discussion forum participation will be graded using the following criteria:

	3 points	4 points	5 points
Engagement / Interaction	engaged in a meaningful and relevant dialog with at least one peers	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	engaged in a meaningful and relevant dialog with two or more peers
Participation	participated on one days	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	participated on two or more days
Content / Topic Relevance	discussion forum contributions sometimes addressed the main topic	discussion forum contributions very often addressed the main topic	discussion forum contributions always addressed the main topic
Timeliness	responded to main topic one day after the first post due date	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	responded to main topic the day of the first post due date
Content / Topic Knowledge	displays a good understanding of the material	displays a very good understanding of the material	displays an excellent understanding of the material

HSE 430 WK 1 Responses

Task 2: After you have created your new discussion topic, you are required to read and respond to a minimum of 2 of your classmate’s discussion topics.  Think of your responses in terms of a contribution to a dialogue, not a writing exercise or a chat room.  Elaborate a single idea and keep your post short but concise as if you were holding a conversation with your classmate(s).   Incorporate what you have learned from the weekly reading material and from your own real-world experiences.  Don’t forget to use proper APA citations and references whenever necessary.

Book: M. M. Lowenthal (2022). Intelligence: from Secrets to Policy 9th edition. CQ Press.

Resource: https://irp.fas.org/offdocs/int022.html

Ramada: Intelligence, in the context of national security, refers to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information that enables policymakers and security professionals to make informed decisions and safeguard critical infrastructures from a wide range of threats. The intelligence process involves several key steps: collection, where data is gathered from various sources such as human intelligence, signals intelligence, and open-source intelligence; analysis, where collected data is evaluated, contextualized, and transformed into actionable insights; and dissemination, which involves communicating the findings to the relevant stakeholders. The role of policy makers in the intelligence process is pivotal. They set the strategic objectives, priorities, and resource allocation for intelligence agencies, guiding the focus of intelligence efforts. Policy makers rely on intelligence reports to make informed decisions about national security, including the allocation of resources and responses to emerging threats. Their understanding of the intelligence community's capabilities and limitations is essential for the effective utilization of intelligence in safeguarding critical infrastructures, thereby ensuring the security and resilience of a nation in the face of evolving and diverse threats.

 

 

Office of the Director of National Intelligence. (2018).  What is Intelligence? Dni.gov; Office of the Director of National Intelligence. https://www.dni.gov/index.php/what-we-do/what-is-intelligence

Johnathan: Intelligence simply put is information. However, it is a bit more complicated than just calling it information. Intelligence is information that meets the stated or understood needs of policymakers and has been processed, collected, and focused to meet those needs (Lowenthal, M. M. 2022). The intelligence process is simply the stages and steps in intelligence. This process involves seven steps which are identifying requirements, collection, processing/exploitation, analysis/production, dissemination, consumption, and finally feedback. Policymakers play a crucial role throughout the entirety of the intelligence process. Some of these vital roles include meeting a consensus that both parties can agree on regarding policies, shaping policies, and receiving intelligence. Policymakers essentially evaluate the most crucial things that need intelligence and decisions on and the ultimate end goal is finding one of these issues that other agencies all agree on. Policy-makers rely heavily on intelligence agencies specifically to ensure this and to ensure they are paying attention to the issues with the highest risks and benefits. 

Works Cited

Lowenthal, M. M. (2022). Intelligence (9th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc. (US). https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781071806395

RUBRIC BELOW

1. Discussion Forum

Discussion forum participation will be graded using the following criteria:

	2 points	3 points	4 points	5 points
Engagement / Interaction	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	engaged in a meaningful and relevant dialog with at least one peers	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	engaged in a meaningful and relevant dialog with  two or more peers
Participation	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	participated on one days	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	participated on  two or more days
Content / Topic Relevance	discussion forum contributions rarely addressed the main topic	discussion forum contributions sometimes addressed the main topic	discussion forum contributions very often addressed the main topic	discussion forum contributions always addressed the main topic
Timeliness	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	responded to main topic one day after the first post due date	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	responded to main topic the day of the first post due date
Content / Topic Knowledge	displays a fair understanding of the material	displays a good understanding of the material	displays a very good understanding of the material	displays an excellent understanding of the material

HSE 420 WK 2 DP

Select one (1) of the following writing prompts to answer:

Prompt 1: Why would a single case of smallpox be considered an incident of national significance, indeed an incident of international significance?

Prompt 2: Select one of the Category A agents and discuss the reasons why it is a threat to society. Apply the four Category A criteria to each of the agents and diseases.

Prompt 3: Consider a case of bubonic plague in the Emergency Room of a New York City hospital. Why would this be a “red flag” event for public health officials?

Resource: Chapter 3 Powerpoint

Book: Ryan, J. (2016). Biosecurity and Bioterrorism (2nd ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann.

RUBRIC BELOW

1. Discussion Forum

Participation in discussion forums is critical to the successful completion of this course. Please keep in mind the following guidelines to help you develop and formulate sound, thought-provoking responses and earn the maximum grade available.

General Guidelines

· Take the time to organize your thoughts prior to formulating your response.

· Use proper citations and formatting when stating examples or quoting sources.

· Carefully proofread your response before submitting it to the forum.

· Provide peer feedback using polite and courteous language.

· Post substantive contributions. Posts such as "I agree" or "Good job" will not be awarded any credit in the discussion forums.

Rubric Guidelines

· Engagement / Interaction  counts the number of peers you interact with. To earn full credit, you must engage in a dialog with  at least two or more peers. The content of your posts must be meaningful and relevant and should encourage further discussion.

· Participation  counts the number of days you were active in each of the discussion forums in a module. To earn full credit, you must contribute to the forum over the course of  two or more days for EACH forum where there are more than one in a module, not collectively. For example, if you have a course that has two discussion forums, you must participate and engage over  a period of two days or more days and times for EACH forum. They do not count together. They are graded separately.

· Content / Topic Relevance  measures you're maintaining focus on the topic being discussed. To earn full credit, all your discussion forum contributions need to address the main topic.

· Timeliness  measures when you first post your response to the discussion forum question. To earn full credit, you must post your response to the main topic before the first post due date for each forum.

Global Online Learning College (OLC)

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· The due dates for posting your first posts in the discussion forums can be found on the course calendar, course schedule, the News and Announcement forums, or in the actual discussion forum post directions themselves. If you have any questions, contact your instructor at the appropriate email address found in the syllabus.

· Please note that discussion forums are graded as separate assignments. For courses that have more than one discussion forum, guidelines and requirements are for EACH forum, not collectively.

· Content / Topic Knowledge measures your understanding of the course material and topic. To earn full credit you must display an excellent understanding of the material.

Discussion forum participation will be graded using the following criteria:

	2 points	3 points	4 points	5 points
Engagement / Interaction	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	engaged in a meaningful and relevant dialog with at least one peers	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	engaged in a meaningful and relevant dialog with  two or more peers
Participation	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	participated on one days=	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	participated on  two or more days
Content / Topic Relevance	discussion forum contributions rarely addressed the main topic	discussion forum contributions sometimes addressed the main topic	discussion forum contributions very often addressed the main topic	discussion forum contributions always addressed the main topic
Timeliness	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	responded to main topic one day after the first post due date	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	responded to main topic the day of the first post due date
Content / Topic Knowledge	displays a fair understanding of the material	displays a good understanding of the material	displays a very good understanding of the material	displays an excellent understanding of the material