Module 3 - SLP

LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PARTNERSHIPS

Natural/Accidental Disasters

1. National Response Framework, Fourth Ed. Read “Operational Coordination,” pages 15 to 20.
2. You will also need to become familiar with the "memorandum of understanding” approach to cooperative engagements.
   1. Provide two examples of a memorandum of understanding. Explain why you chose these examples.
   2. Explain why it is advantageous to have a reciprocal emergency response agreement with the town or city that adjoins your town or city. Give examples.
   3. Search and Rescue Task Force: Outline a search and rescue plan of operation. Explain the preferred kinds of communication employed in a disaster scenario. Cite the specific place(s) in the NRF document where you got your search-and-rescue information.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Length: This SLP should be 4-6 pages, not counting the title page and references.

References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question.

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.