Assignment

After reading Chapters 5 and 6 of the Fundamentals of Emergency Management, discuss the demographics of social vulnerability. Write a minimum of 2 pages (not including cover page and reference list) on the topic. Describe the term social vulnerability and explain how emergency managers can use this information to their advantage during the mitigation, response and recovery phases of emergency management. How can failing to use this information complicate our emergency plans?

External research will generally be required in addition to the assigned reading. Please create your response in a Microsoft word document, following APA guidelines, and upload as an attachment for submission. Pages are to be double-spaced utilizing Verdana 12 point font text.