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1 What Is a Local Emergency Manager? Consider the position of an emergency manager. Write a one‐ or two‐page paper that addresses the following questions: Where could it be located in the local government? Could it fall under the city manager’s office? Fire department? Police department? What would the local emergency manager be in charge of? Who would he or she work with? What would he or she do on a daily basis? How would this change when a disaster occurs?

2 The Need for Mutual AidA major fire has broken out at an industrial complex in a major metropolitan area near Los Angeles. Local firefighting resources are stretched thin and crews are beginning to tire. What could you do to get more personnel to the scene? What is the name we give to the sharing of such resources among neighboring jurisdictions or states? Why is this necessary?

3 How Can a Business Help You?Suppose a major hurricane swept over your community in Florida. The strong winds and storm surge downed power lines, deposited 2 feet of sand on roads, scattered boats blocks from the coast, and damaged thousands of homes. Who could you contact in the private sector to help you resolve these problems created by the disaster?

4 Have You Participated in or Witnessed an Emergent Group?If a disaster has affected your city or state recently, did you participate in or see citizens respond? What did you or the others do? Did you or others perform a valuable role? What would have happened if you and others were not involved in that function? How important are citizens when a disaster strikes? Do you see any mistakes made or problems result from emergent groups?

5 Consider How Organizations InteractA terrorist attack has just occurred in a busy down‐ town area in Denver, Colorado. The police have cordoned off the area for safety. The Red Cross would like to provide snacks for firefighters, and business owners would like to return to their buildings to retrieve their belongings. Spontaneous volunteers are arriving in the hundreds to donate blood and help remove debris. Are there any potential conflicts among these organizations? Can they be resolved? If so, how?