Identify a current natural or man-made disaster in the news within the last 5 years.ie Hurricane Katrina. (preferably a man-made disaster that occurred in the U.S.)Evaluate and discuss a current natural or man-made disaster focusing on disaster characteristics and management styles.Discuss the following for that certain disaster within the last 5
years. Answer this for that disaster and not in general terms.1. The type of disaster2.
Characteristics of the disaster â Use the textbook for these
characteristics and relate them to your disaster. How can your disaster
be described using the characteristics. These characteristics are: . Frequency how often a disaster occurs. Predictability relates to the ability to determine when & whether a disaster event will occur. Preventability/Mitigation refers to actions taken to reduce loss of life & property by lessening the impact of disasters. Imminence is the speed of onset of an impending disaster & relates to the extent of forewarning possi
ble & the anticipated duration of the incident. Scope & Number of Casualties indicates the range of its effect. Scope is described of both the geographic area involved & the number of individuals affected, injured, or killed. . Intensity the characteristic describing the level of destruction & devastation of the disaster event. 3.
Application of disaster management stages â Use the word stages and
apply to your disaster â what happened during your disaster (1) Prevention Stage, (2) Preparedness & Planning Stage, (3) Response StageAPA 7th edition paper with introduction and conclusion
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should have a minimum of 600 words (approximately 2.5 pages) excluding
the title and reference pages.
Suggested Headings:Current Natural or Man-Made Disaster (level one heading)Type of Disaster (level two heading)Characteristics of the disaster (level two heading)Application of disaster management stages (level two heading)
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