Assignment 1

During emergencies, affected citizens rely strongly on the ability of governments and aid groups to continue their public services. Despite this dependence, there is limited research available to determine the number of localities that actually have COOPs.

For this assignment, consider a location you are familiar with. Do they possess a COOP? If not, what elements would you recommend considering in the creation of a COOP for this locality? Be sure to specify the location you have chosen

Responses should be no less than 250 words in length

Assignment 2

Discuss a recent example of a healthcare policy implementation, and a healthcare policy modification. Compare and contrast the two instances.

Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references.

Assignment 3

What are "air toxins" and where do you think you are most likely to be exposed to them; and what steps can you take to minimize your exposure?

Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references (aside from the textbook).

Assignment 4

1. Discuss the distinction between policy initiation and policy modification.
2. Discuss the concept of incrementalism in public policymaking.

Responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references.

Assignment 5

Part 1

Complete the following questionnaire

1. Depression is a(n) __________ .

A Emotional disorder
B Mood disorder and mental illness
C Personality disorder
D Psychotic disorder

2. What are signs and symptoms of depression?

A Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
B Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
C Body aches, low energy, and fatigue
D All of the above.

3. Depression is one part of bipolar disorder. What is the other?

A Happiness
B Mania
C Hoarding
D Anxiety

4. What is postpartum depression?

A Depression during pregnancy
B Depression after childbirth
C Depression due to breastfeeding
D None of the above

5. What causes depression?

A Environmental factors
B Genetics
C Biological factors
D All of the above

6. What is the treatment for depression?

A Prescription medications (antidepressants)
B Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
C Self-care
D All of the above

7. What are symptoms of depression in children and teens?

A Increased energy and alertness
B Increased hunger
C Irritability, sadness, and crying
D All of the above

8. Depression and anxiety disorders are the same.

A True
B False

9. Depression is an overreaction to stress in life.

A True
B False

Part 2

What did you learn about yourself from completing the self-assessments.

Responses should be a minimum of 200 words.

Assignment 6

Choose an emergency incident that has occurred in the last ten years and describe how the incident was handled. Please keep the incident to the U.S. and stay away from incidents that are so large that it cannot effectively answer the question. I do not want the Deep Water Horizon or a hurricane unless you can discuss the hurricane as it relates to a town or city but not an entire region.

Write a post to achieve the following:

1. Post a link to the article, webpage, or video so that your classmates can view it.

2. Post a 2 to 3 paragraph summary of the article, video or webpage that you chose. Did they follow the ICS system? What were some mistakes? Make some recommendations.

Here are a couple of sources for your review but ultimately it is your responsibility to perform the needed research:

Forum Requirements

Please APA cite and reference your sources in your post.

Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.