Question 1

Select one of the following and prepare a post of at least 200 words that explains how the item you chose supports coordination of emergency response and/or recovery.

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) (select one if you want to get specific, but make sure to focus on coordination not just tactical response)

Incident Command System (ICS)

Joint Information Center (JIC)

Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)

Note your source(s) of information.

Question 2

Situational awareness

After completing this week's readings, write a short paper of approximately 250 words that explains the concept and importance of situational awareness in emergency response and emergency management.

Describe at least one example of an incident in which loss of situational awareness negatively affected outcomes.

Explain at least one practice or tool that is used to maintain situational awareness. Use APA Style for in-text citations and your reference list.

Question 3

Help for recovery

In a short paper of approximately 250 words, name and explain the three main FEMA-administered funding programs available to help with disaster recovery in a federally declared disaster.

Make sure to address the purpose of each and who/what is eligible for each. Use your own words but also include reference citations to your sources of information.