The results of the Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis prepared by your staff found that your community is equally a
different types of disasters. You believe that you have to plan for all four potential disasters. However, your City M
the city council is urging you to develop a general EMP that can be utilized for all disasters. You have been reque
the City Manager supporting your position as to why a general plan will not best serve the interests of the common
- List and describe your arguments in support of a disaster-specific plan. Briefly, justify your response.
- List and describe your arguments in support of a general EMP. Briefly, justify your response.
- Do you believe that NIMS (ICS) will work effectively regardless of which type of plan is ultimately developed? S
Paper should be at least four pages long.
Assignment Expectations
Critical analysis of the strengths and limitations of specific and general response plans should be provided. Demo
the broad applicability of NIMS.
References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articl
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper.
Format: APA format is recommended.
References:
National Incident Management System (NIMS). Department of Homeland Security Resource Center. http://www.fe
management-system
Essential components of emergency management plans at community health centers: Crosswalk of plan element
Association of Community Health Centers. Retrieved from https://www.aachc.org/wpcontent/uploads/2014/01/EssentialComponentsofCHCEMPlan.pdf