As a student in emergency management, it is imperative that you not only understand the academic aspects of the field; you must also have the capacity to apply the academic material in a practical manner. You should consistently use local resources such as newspapers, local news reports, Web sites, and other governmental and private-sector communication mediums to ensure that you have a thorough, practical understanding of the hazards facing individual communities.

This understanding will help you better understand and ally the academic material, which in turn will not only make you a more successful student but will also aid in your chosen professional endeavors.

Assignment Guidelines

• Choose a city or county in the United States, and write a 1,000 word essay that fully explains 5 significant hazards (natural or technical) associated with the city or county.

  • Provide a brief description of the chosen city, town, or county.

    • Describe the population, infrastructure, and any previous hazards (if applicable).

  • Select and list your hazards.

    • Describe the causes and effects of each of your selected hazards.

    • What strategies would most effectively mitigate each hazard that you have outlined?

• Ensure that you appropriately cite all sources using APA format and list all sources on a bibliography.