Module 4 – Case
PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS
Case Assignment
Private Sector Partnerships: Terrorism
Locate the proper Response Partner Guide and the Emergency
Support Function Annexes from the NRF Resource Center for this Case Assignment.
Also, refer to previous readings and required websites. For our focus in the
Module 4 Case Assignment, examples of private sector partners of an emergency
response plan for a town or city include:
Transportation (e.g., trains, planes, ships)
Telecommunication systems
Utilities (e.g., water, electricity, waste disposal)
Banking
Hospitals
Retail (e.g., lumber outlet, supermarket)
One of the main components of an emergency response plan is
medical care. Depending on the type of terrorist response, medical facility
caregivers must be ready to attend to the sick and injured. Injuries could be
from shrapnel, blasts, brain trauma, contamination from a biological agent, or
radiation poisoning, for example. Those injured will be civilians, children,
and first responders. Medical triaging, accessing supplies, and fielding
medical personnel will certainly take priority. The Incident Commander must
establish a liaison with the medical gatekeeper.
Respond to the following:
Go online and search “Hospital Emergency Response
Plan.” Locate a hospital’s specific plan (use your hospital/clinic if
employed in one—or a comparable setting). Then write a sentence or paragraph
about:
Disaster procedures for staff members
Alternative clinic sites
Toxic external atmosphere
Bomb threats
Emergency evacuation
Assignment Expectations
Length: Case Assignments should be at least three pages
long.
References: At least two references should be included from
academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are
included. 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).
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.
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your
paper.
Format: APA format is recommended (but not required) for
this assignment. See Syllabus page for more information on APA format.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor
errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard 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 – Points that lead to deeper issues are
presented and integrated.
Breadth – Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/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.
Module 4 – SLP
PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS
Assess Crisis Management for Selected Organization
Private Sector Partnerships: Natural/Man-Made Disasters
Locate the proper Response Partner Guide and the Emergency
Support Function Annexes from the NRF Resource Center for this SLP. Also, refer
to previous readings and required websites. For our focus in the Module 4 SLP,
examples of private sector partners of an emergency response plan for a town or
city include:
Transportation (e.g., trains, planes, ships)
Telecommunication systems
Utilities (e.g., water, electricity, waste disposal)
Banking
Hospitals
Retail (e.g., lumber outlet, supermarket)
There are other partners within this category; familiarize
yourself with them.
Scenario: For this scenario, we are assuming that you have
included the above private sector partners in your ERP. A number of railroad
tank cars overturned releasing a toxic gas into the air. Gas clouds are
traveling in the vicinity of a large residential area and an elementary school.
You are the Incident Commander and tasked with coordinating an effective
response. You have already alerted law enforcement and HAZMAT first responders.
Using the six private sector partners above in your
response, what other step would you need to take to ensure the safety of the
town’s citizens? Be specific and cite your sources.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Length: The SLP assignment should be at least 3-5 pages
long.
References: At least two references should be included from
academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are
included. 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).
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.
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your
paper.
Format: APA format is recommended (but not required) for
this assignment. See Syllabus page for more information on APA format.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor
errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard 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 – Points that lead to deeper issues are
presented and integrated.
Breadth – Multiple perspectives and references, multiple
issues/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.
