DEFINE THE THE POSITION OF EMERGENCY MANAGER, AND DISCUSS THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGER

Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

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The following are the four (4) grade ingredients for each Group Discussion throughout the Semester:

• First, choose a topic, conduct research, and write at least three (3) organized paragraphs in your response.
• Second, always include your personal perspective and comment ( “I believe…” / “I learned…”) on the subject matter of the topic you have chosen to discuss. Do not merely define the topic/subject matter.
• Third, always be sure to cite a legitimate reference source related to your research findings – it’s ok to submit a direct quote, but be sure to cite the reference in a formal APA (7th edition) bibliography format at the end of the post. The course textbook Foundations of Emergency Management (2020 / 2nd edition), is acceptable as a reference, as you bought it and should use it accordingly. Again, however, be sure to cite other relevant sources. Do Not simply cut/paste information, nor ever use Wikipedia, or you will reap what you sow!

• Fourth, late submissions will not be accepted and will result in loss of grade points for the course.

*** I will read, rate, and grade all Group Discussion assignments, but will not comment on all of them due to the number of students enrolled, as there is simply not enough time for me to do so. I will pick a couple from each Group Discussion assignment, but again, due to time constraints, please do not get offended if I don’t comment on your post.

The following topics are gleaned from Chapters 9 thru 11, of the Foundations of Emergency Management (2020 / 2nd edition), course textbook. Choose one of the following questions or statements and provide your subject matter perspective:

• DEFINE THE THE POSITION OF EMERGENCY MANAGER, AND DISCUSS THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGER. (CHAPTER 9)

• PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND EXPLAIN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF AN EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION. (CHAPTER 9)

• IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS THE FIVE-PHASES OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING PROCESS. (CHAPTER 10)

• IDENTIFY AND EXPLAIN THE FOUNDATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING PROCESS SPECIFIC TO A PLANNING TEAM. (CHAPTER 10)

• DEFINE THE RECOVERY PHASE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND DISCUSS THE FACTORS NECESSARY FOR BOTH SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY. (CHAPTER 11)

• IDENTIFY AND EXPLAIN THE FINANCING PROCESS OF THE RECOVERY PHASE, AND INCLUDE THE FUNDING SOURCES AND ALLOCATION EXPECTATIONS. (CHAPTER 11)