An essential element to any Emergency Plan is the completion of a risk and hazard assessment based upon the characteristics of the jurisdiction that plan is being created for. Every student will complete a risk and hazard assessment for the jurisdiction they selected using the assessment tool provided to them. This assessment must contain not only numerical values but also written explanations for the various assessment entries, as outlined below.
Review the emergency plan, as well as the appendices to the plan, to determine the primary vulnerabilities and hazards to your particular jurisdiction.
You should elaborate on these particular vulnerabilities/hazards in a 3-page narrative form paper. The BBBB of the assessment tool below used to rate the severity of the vulnerability/hazard, shown below is optional.
This assignment submission should be three pages in length double spaced. In-text citations and a reference list should be included in this assignment. A minimum of three source citations is required.
Use paragraph, or narrative style writing, and make use of in-text citations to support your main statements, or most essential statements made, be sure that your in-text citations and your reference list (at the end of the paper) are both in alignment with proper APA latest edition citation form and style.
Identify the Hazards / Vulnerabilities in the Jurisdiction
The Assessment tool rubric for assessing the hazards/vulnerabilities is as follows:
0 = N/A
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Synthesis of Knowledge view longer description |
15 to >12 pts Exemplary The paper thoroughly and cohesively links concepts and learning objectives to the current topic. Student exhibits a defined and clear understanding of the article. 12 to >8 pts Accomplished The paper cohesively links concepts and learning objectives to the current topic. Establishes a good comprehension of topic and in the building of the thesis. 8 to >3 pts Developing The paper links concepts and learning objectives to the current topic but is lacking cohesiveness. Student exhibits a basic understanding of the intended assignment, but the thesis is not fully supported throughout the assignment. 3 to >0 pts Beginning The paper does not cohesively link concepts and learning objectives to the current topic. Exhibits a limited understanding of the assignment. |
/ 15 pts |
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Foundation of Knowledge view longer description |
15 to >12 pts Exemplary The paper thoroughly incorporates appropriate source material to develop and substantiate the analysis. 12 to >8 pts Accomplished The paper incorporates appropriate source material to develop and substantiate the analysis. Student demonstrates an effective presentation of thesis, with most support statements helping to support the key focus of assignment. 8 to >3 pts Developing While student has included a few supporting facts and statements, this has limited the quality of the assignment. 3 to >0 pts Beginning The paper does not incorporate appropriate source material to develop and substantiate the analysis. Student’s writing is weak in the inclusion of supporting facts or statements. |
/ 15 pts |
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Organization of Ideas/Format view longer description |
10 to >7 pts Exemplary The paper thoroughly follows APA formatting and style guidelines. There is an introduction, logical body, and summary. Thesis is clearly defined and well constructed to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. 7 to >4 pts Accomplished The paper follows APA formatting and style guidelines. There is an introduction, logical body, and summary. Thesis is defined and mostly well constructed to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. 4 to >1 pts Developing The paper does not follow APA formatting and style guidelines. An introduction, logical body, and/or summary is lacking. While thesis helps to guide the development of the assignment, the reader may have some difficulty in seeing linkages between thoughts. 1 to >0 pts Beginning The paper does not follow APA formatting and style guidelines. Multiple aspects, such as introduction, logical body, and summary are lacking. Reader is unable to follow the logic used for the thesis and development of key themes. Introduction of thesis is not clearly evident. |
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Writing Skill / Research Skill view longer description |
10 to >7 pts Exemplary The paper is grammatically flawless and free of spelling errors. The paper is in the active voice. The student demonstrate an ability to excel at independent academic research by incorporating peer review academic articles, books, or other material from government institutions. 7 to >4 pts Accomplished The paper is grammatically correct and free of spelling errors. The paper is in the active voice. The student demonstrate an ability to perform independent academic research by incorporating peer review academic articles, books, or other material from government institutions. 4 to >1 pts Developing The paper has grammatical and spelling errors. The paper is not in the active voice. The student does not demonstrate an ability to perform independent academic research by incorporating peer review academic articles, books, or other material from government institutions. 1 to >0 pts Beginning The paper is filled with grammatical and spelling errors. The paper is not in the active voice. The student does not demonstrate an ability to perform independent academic research by incorporating peer review academic articles, books, or other material from government institutions. |
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Total Points: 0 |
1 = Low
2 = Moderate
3 = High Risk
This assignment is worth up to 50 points towards your final grade and will be graded using the rubric below.
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