Issue Salience,Politics

Discussion 1: Issue Salience

Competencies Addressed in This Discussion

Introduction

One of the issues emergency managers deal with is issue salience. Disasters are low-probability, high-risk events. An area may not have disasters for many years, but when one strikes, it can have crippling consequences. Technology changes at a rapid pace, but can also be very expensive to put in place. When an event does not happen for many years, taxpayers may not want to pay to prepare for something that may not occur.

Instructions

For this discussion, imagine you are an emergency planner. The area you are responsible for is prone to hurricanes; however, one has not hit in 10 years. Your area needs to update many items to mitigate damage if a hurricane strikes.

In your main post:

Discussion Objectives

The competencies addressed in this discussion are supported by discussion objectives, as follows:

Response Guidelines

Respond to the posts of two peers.

APA citations are not required for discussions. However, if outside material is used, you are required to cite references.

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Discussion 2: The Political Side of Disaster

Competencies Addressed in This Discussion

Introduction

The unit readings discussed about disasters being political events. Politicians have the opportunity to showcase their leadership skills to the citizens they serve. If political figures become involved in the aftermath of a disaster and take actions the public considers positive, it can further their political career. On the other hand, if it is perceived they acted negatively, their political career could be over.

Instructions

For this discussion, assume you are the mayor of a diverse municipal city that has had a disaster strike.

In your main post:

Discussion Objectives

The competencies addressed in this discussion are supported by discussion objectives, as follows:

Response Guidelines

Respond to the posts of two peers.

APA citations are not required for discussions. However, if outside material is used, you are required to cite references.

Resources