Topic

***** You may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to complete this assignment. Please note the requirements for acknowledging use of AI.

As a newly appointed emergency manager for your community, your Director gives you a large task on day 1. Your task is to write a proposal on why faith-based organizations should be involved in disaster mitigation and planning. This proposal will help fund collaborative efforts between the groups, but your local officials do not feel it is necessary to fund just a project. Convince them otherwise!

It would be best to write this like a White Paper. Sections that you might consider using to structure your white paper include:

• Introduction/Summary
• Background/Problems
• Solution
• Conclusion/Recommendation
• References (Works Cited)

Here are some tips for white papers: [Website] White Paper: Organization and Other TipsLinks to an external site. (Purdue OWL, n.d.)

Instructions

1. Reflection Papers should be a minimum of ONE FULL page of text (typewritten) in which an answer to a question is offered.
   • Expression of an informed opinion may even be required.
2. Reflection papers should reflect the proper format (APA style) when citing or referencing published materials within the text, and also at the end with a properly formatted Reference page.

2-) Topic

Explore the following website:

• [Website] What is Understanding Risk? Links to an external site.(Understanding Risk, n.d.)
• [Report] Understanding Risk: Disrupt. Communicate. InfluenceLinks to an external site. (Understanding Risk, n.d.)
• • Pay particular attention to pages 16 - 19.

Write: What did you learn about this organization and their role in disaster management on the global stage?

Instructions

1. Reflection Papers should be a minimum of ONE FULL page of text (typewritten) in which an answer to a question is offered.
   • Expression of an informed opinion may even be required.
2. Reflection papers should reflect the proper format (APA style) when citing or referencing published materials within the text, and also at the end with a properly formatted Reference page.
3. Generative AI is NOT permitted for this assignment. Refer to the syllabus regarding the appropriate use of AI tools and how to document their use.

3-) Topic

Throughout this course, various elements have been discussed/offered, including PARTNERSHIPS with individuals, households, local officials, first responders, researchers, and others ENGAGEMENT of those at risk in communities, especially those with social capital RESILIENCE and RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES

Write: You are not only an emergency manager in your county, but also a graduate student completing your Masters in Emergency Management. After this class you discover that your office does not approach social vulnerabilities in your community in a complex way. How would you talk to your Director about the lack of attention to diverse populations before, during, and after a disaster? What things would you use from the textbook and other sources to make a persuasive argument? It would be best to write this like a White Paper. Here are some tips for that: [Website] White Paper: Organization and Other TipsLinks to an external site. (Purdue OWL, n.d.) Links to an external site.

Instructions

1. Reflection Papers should be a minimum of ONE FULL page of text (typewritten) in which an answer to a question is offered.
   • Expression of an informed opinion may even be required.
2. Reflection papers should reflect the proper format (APA style) when citing or referencing published materials within the text, and also at the end with a properly formatted Reference page.
3. Generative AI is NOT permitted for this assignment. Refer to the syllabus regarding the appropriate use of AI tools and how to document their use.