Description
The paper must hit the following benchmarks.
Defines the 'concept of vulnerability'.
- Elaborate upon the multi-disciplinary theories that support both the technical and the social origins of the concept of vulnerability; and
- Identify the paradigms for qualitative and quantitative assessments of vulnerability.
- Further, identify and discuss four actions that local government takes when a disaster occurs;
- List three State government actions in response to a disaster that may lead to a Federal disaster declaration.
Research and investigation beyond those materials indicated in the course-ware will be required.
- Your assignment must be properly formatted and cited using APA, 6th Edition format.
- Your assignment must be a minimum of 750 words, not counting cover page and reference page material. Your writing can be longer, but it cannot be under the minimum indicated word-count for credit.
- Do not simply list questions and respond – your work is intended to be a complete, integrative narrative that embodies an introduction a body within which you respond to the targeted questions and a summary and conclusion.
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
Vulnerability in Disaster Management
Thesis statement: Understanding the different roles of the various governments will be
very important to improve individual preparedness.
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Introduction
Theories of vulnerability
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Qualitative and quantitative paradigms
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Steps of local government
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Steps of state government
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Conclusion
Running head: VULNERABILITY IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Vulnerability in Disaster Management
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VULNERABILITY IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Vulnerability in Disaster Management
Disaster management has become a fundamental field in the current world the huge
populations and investments that need protection from unplanned events. Various disasters such
as tsunamis, hurricanes, and others have hit the world leading to huge losses in lives and
materials. Therefore, it has become increasingly important to understand concepts such as
vulnerability, disaster, risk, and hazard. The paper will define and examine vulnerability from a
multi-disciplinary perspective. The local, state and federal government also play important roles
in responding to disasters. Understanding the different roles of the various governments will be
very important to improve individual preparedness.
The concept of vulnerability is defined as a measure of the amount of risk that is
connected to the economic, physical and social aspects and the res...