Disaster Response Essay 1250-1500 Words Community and Infrastructure Assessment 2008 California Wildfires

REQUIREMENTS:

POSSIBLE

ACTUAL

Completes an organizer to establish critical infrastructures and services within the community.

10

Describes the infrastructures and services affected by the disaster and includes the roles these structures have in the community.

20

Determines if the presence of a mitigation plan was helpful in responding and recovering from the disaster.

20

Determines the need for evacuation and/or sheltering during the response and recovery efforts. There is mention of the community preparedness for sheltering.

15

Includes the type(s) of sheltering used during recovery and the communities commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

15

Mechanics of Writing:

· Student is clearly in control of standard, written American English.

· All work includes correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

10

Language Use and Audience Awareness:

· Student uses correct sentence construction, word choice, etc.

· Student uses language in a manner that is appropriate to the purpose, discipline, and scope of the assignment.

10

TOTAL

100