PART I

Directions: Answer the following questions. Be sure to cite any sources you use. Please visit the Academic Resource Center for concise guidelines on APA format.

How is the National Guard deployed to assist in response to a disaster?
What is the role of first responders when a routine "minor disaster" occurs in a local community?
What drives the actions of local first responders?
Where can you find a detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of first responders in your community?
Who is usually in charge of developing and maintaining the community emergency plan?
Where does the emergency management office reside at the state level? Give three examples.
What is the principal source of funding for state emergency management offices?
What kinds of things do volunteer organizations provide for victims in the aftermath of a disaster?
What is the Incident Command System, and why was it originally developed?
What are the five major management systems within the Incident Command System?
What is the role of the incident commander?
At whose discretion is the decision to make a disaster declaration?
What is the National Response Framework?
How does the National Response Framework compare to its predecessors, the National Response Plan, and the Federal Response Plan?
What are some of the reasons why communications among responding agencies is crucial?

PART II

Directions: Based on your review of the article "CDC Response to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill" (see link at the end of the Lecture Notes) write a summary report on their response to that disaster. Please ensure that your report is at least 1.5 pages in length, using 12-point font and double spacing. Be sure to cite any sources you use. Please visit the Academic Resource Center for concise guidelines on APA format.