Pick and choose any hazard that has disrupted a community or region. State if the hazard (disruptive event) is natural or man-made. Indicate which large group hazards your event you chose belongs in. Also, define the terms emergency, disaster, and catastrophe. Characterize which category your disruptive event falls in, and why. Define/Describe the four phases of the emergency management cycle and Discuss which phase(s) your event is focused on. Lastly, answer the following questions:

In what areas were emergency management and emergency response personnel successful? Why?

In what areas were emergency management and emergency response personnel unsuccessful? Why?

What could other emergency management organizations learn from this event to improve their own capabilities for the future?

What changes in public policy or existing laws would minimize future risk? Why?

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