Understanding the intricacies and challenges of emergency planning is not possible without actually
undertaking the preparation of an emergency plan. During this assignment, students will develop a
comprehensive plan for a town or city of their choice using the FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness
Guide (CPG) 101 (ATTACHED FILE) Develop your plan using:
Real attributes, such as critical infrastructure within the town or city when developing the plan.
Various special needs populations (i.e., hospitals, schools, retirement facilities, populations
requiring special handling.)
Natural hazards (i.e., hurricane, tornado, flooding, or wild fire) when developing the plan.
The plan for your jurisdiction will contain a basic plan and a minimum of five annexes to include:
Functional annexes
Supporting annexes
Hazard/threat/incident specific annexes
You must use at least eight sources when developing your research and analysis. Some of these are:
Continuity of Government & Continuity of Operations.(2003). (ATTACHED FILE)
U. S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.). (ATTACHED FILE).
The Paper:
Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and
formatted according to the FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 (ATTACHED
FILE).
Must include a title page, in APA format
Must begin with a basic plan that lays out the authorities and responsibilities for the plan. It must
include each element as identified in Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG)
101.
Must contain a minimum of five annexes as described in Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive
Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101. Plans must include a minimum of one functional annex, (i.e.
transportation, communications, emergency operations center), one supporting annex (i.e.,
continuity of operations, warning, or protection in place, mutual aid), and one hazard, threat, or
incident – specific annex (i.e., tornado, hurricane, or fire). Other annexes may include
procedures for protection in place or evacuation.
Must use at least eight scholarly sources. Incorporation of information from official government
websites would also be appropriate.
Must document all sources in APA style and must be cited throughout your plan with in text
citations.
Must include a separate reference page in APA style.
