The U.S. practices the “Whole Community” concept and calls upon Defense Support
The U.S. practices the “Whole Community” concept and calls upon Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) when necessary. Is the U.S. approach too complex? If so, what are your suggestions to enhance effectiveness?
Sources:
Article: A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management (see attachment)
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-15-686t
The new NRF incorporates a focus on whole community and core capabilities.
Expl
The new NRF incorporates a focus on whole community and core capabilities.
Explore and discuss the West Coast wildfires from a Whole Community perspective. Include parties to engage, planning, coordination and resources challenges (e.g., use of unmanned aerospace vehicles, national firefighter shortages, etc.), and ways to mitigate the threat.
References:
Article: A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management (see attachment)
NRF: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/NRF_FINALApproved_2011028.pdf
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Overview
In this assignment, you will
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Overview
In this assignment, you will evaluate the effects of a hypothetical heat wave in Phoenix, Arizona: the temperature hits 120 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 days in July. You will assess capacities and vulnerabilities in Phoenix using the vulnerability analysis matrix method covered in the readings. In a report to the City of Phoenix, you will analyze the results of your analysis to determine who is most and least vulnerable. You will also make recommendations regarding who should be given first priority for disaster aid based on your vulnerability analysis. Cite 5 or more peer-reviewed academic books or articles (including material from the readings and lectures) to support your arguments.
Example
A model example is posted below to illustrate what this analysis might look like and address.
Please note that the example analysis was conducted by Prof. Wutich in her area of expertise: drought in Cochabamba, Bolivia. It is not expected that you will generate Ph.D. level analysis based on 10 years of research, as is reflected in this example! Rather, this is meant to provide a model of the kinds of topics and concerns that you might address in your analysis.
Helpful Academic References
If you want to know more about this kind of analysis, I have included a few peer-reviewed academic publications that I thought you might enjoy. Some are global literature reviews. Others focus on Phoenix (as you’ve been asked to do in this assignment). The last one is the Chicago case discussed in the lecture. These citations will “count” toward the five required for this assignment if you choose to read and cite them.
Hamstead, Z., Coseo, P., AlKhaled, S., Boamah, E. F., Hondula, D. M., Middel, A., & Rajkovich, N. (2020). Thermally resilient communities: creating a socio-technical collaborative response to extreme temperatures. Buildings and Cities, 1(1).
Davis, R. E., Hondula, D. M., & Sharif, H. (2020). Examining the diurnal temperature range enigma: why is human health related to the daily change in temperature?. International journal of biometeorology, 64(3), 397-407.
Harlan, S. L., Chakalian, P., Declet-Barreto, J., Hondula, D. M., & Jenerette, G. D. (2019). Pathways to climate justice in a desert metropolis. People and climate change: vulnerability, adaptation, and social justice, 23.
Harlan, S. L., Brazel, A. J., Prashad, L., Stefanov, W. L., & Larsen, L. (2006). Neighborhood microclimates and vulnerability to heat stress. Social Science & Medicine, 63(11), 2847-2863.
Ruddell, D. M., Harlan, S. L., Grossman-Clarke, S., & Buyantuyev, A. (2010). Risk and exposure to extreme heat in microclimates of Phoenix, AZ. In Geospatial techniques in urban hazard and disaster analysis (pp. 179-202). Springer Netherlands.
Kalkstein, A. J., & Sheridan, S. C. (2007). The social impacts of the heat–health watch/warning system in Phoenix, Arizona: assessing the perceived risk and response of the public. International journal of biometeorology, 52(1), 43-55.
Klinenberg, E. (2003). Heat wave: A social autopsy of disaster in Chicago. University of Chicago Press.
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Case Studies
This course places a strong emphasis on the reading and discussion
Case Studies
This course places a strong emphasis on the reading and discussion of case studies to encourage public speaking and enhance student’s assessment and decision-making skills. You are expected to have read the case study before attending class. In addition to assigned questions for each case study, we will frequently discuss the following questions:
What are the impacts of a crisis?
What are the common responses to a crisis?
Why plan for business crises?
What are some of the harsh realities of crisis situations?
What are the consequences of poor crisis management?
How do I recruit, train, and maintain a high-quality crisis management team?
What are the results of ineffective response planning?
What constitutes an effective response plan?
What are the different types of crisis?
What makes a good crisis leader?
How does crisis management interrelate with strategic management and the process and operations of the organization?
What is the impact of organizational culture on crisis management?
Why is it important to have a crisis communications strategy?
You are required to complete one written case study by providing a detailed analysis with answers to the assigned questions in writing. This case study will be assigned during the first class. Please see the rubric that describes the criteria for this assignment in more detail. The case study is worth 20 points.