Instructions
After reviewing this unit’s video, Module Two the Stafford Act, youwill create a blog post that addresses the following.
Explain the disaster declaration process and role of the federalgovernment in times of disaster.
Identify the individual programs available to disaster victimsthrough the Stafford Act.
Give your opinion regarding whether individual and publicassistance programs provided through FEMA help fulfill the federalgovernment’s role and responsibilities during times ofemergencies.
Make at least one recommendation for change, and give an example ofthe anticipated effect.
There are two essentials to good blogging. First, remember that a blogshould be conversational and be an extension of your own thoughts andopinions, not merely a list of facts. Your post should have a topic, have apurpose of presenting a point of view, and indicate an openness to dialogue byinviting comments. Since this class is your audience, you can assume a basicunderstanding of homeland security terms, phrases, and acronyms.
Be creative, while still meeting the requirements of the blog’s contentlisted above.
Your blog post should be a minimum of 1,400 words, and you must reply to atleast one other student with a minimum of 100 words. While the format of yourpost is not required to be in APA style, keep in mind that you must providestrong evidence and/or references to support your opinions. References shouldappear at the bottom of your post.
Cohen, C. (2016, June 22). Module two the Stafford Act [Video file]. Retrieved from
Click here for a transcript of the above video.
The following video is located in the unit lesson PowerPoint and can also be accessed by clicking the link below.
efilmgroup. (2013, November 10). NIMS: Introduction to the National Incident Management System [Video file]. Retrieved from
A link to the transcript of the above video is available here and also within the unit lesson.
