Module 2 – Case
NATURAL DISASTERS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE
Case Assignment
This Case Assignment examines Critical Infrastructure
Protection (CIP) and intergovernmental approaches to safeguarding and to
responses to natural disasters.
Read pp. 71-75. National Infrastructure Protection Plan
(2009).
A category five hurricane hit the town of Jacksonville,
Florida devastated the town crippling
infrastructure including power to homes and businesses. The telephone lines
were also destroyed. To add to the monumental task of locating, triaging, and
securing the safety of citizens, looters have been stealing cooper from the
inactive power lines. Motorists no longer guided by traffic lights, have been
negotiating pedestrians and massive debris in the streets; the town is in
chaos.
Explain the coordinated responses necessary to protect
critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR). Which agencies would be
involved to restore normalcy in the Florida town? Note: There is no one answer.
Go to GIS Lounge. Look up explanation of GIS and Remote
Sensing.
Discuss the combination of Remote Sensing (RS) and
Geospatial Information System (GIS) in the transportation infrastructure
protection, and flood risks of major rivers.
Assignment Expectations
Length: This Case Assignment should be at least 3-5 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 also 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 standards guidelines of grammar,
spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar
and spelling impact clarity.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Relevance: All content is connected to the question.
Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements,
facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion: Student presents and integrates points
that lead to deeper issues.
Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, multiple
issues and factors considered.
Evidence: Points are well-supported with facts, statistics
and references.
Logic: Presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are
logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity: Writing is concise, understandable, and contains
sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity: Student avoids use of first person and
subjective bias.
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