Module 2 – Case

NATURAL DISASTERS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE

Assignment Overview

Major infrastructure damages have occurred and have deterred operations as a result. This assignment will center around comparing and contrasting natural disasters and their impacts on various critical infrastructures. Students will derive observations and draw logical conclusions from data, and how partnering is necessary for infrastructure security.

Case Assignment

The Module 2 Home page noted five major natural disaster events:

1.Severe devastation from Hurricane Dorian in Bermuda

2.Severe devastation from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico

3.Severe devastation from Tropical Cyclone Hagibis in Japan

4.Wildfires in California

5.Extreme heat events nationwide

Choose two events above and present a comparative analysis; you can use a table format noting:

1.Number of infrastructures destroyed or damaged

2.Number of homes destroyed or damaged

3.Type of power (electricity, gas, oil) destroyed or damaged

4.Dollar amount of total damages

5.Numbers injured/killed (Healthcare/ Public Health Sector)

From your statistical results, draw a conclusion or conclusions. Include a statement regarding partnering for infrastructure security.

Note: Avoid unprofessional or secondary sources such as Wikipedia, media (CNN, FOX, NPR, newspapers, etc.).

Assignment Expectations

Length: This Case Assignment should be at least 4-6 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 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.

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Module – Background

NATURAL DISASTERS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE

REQUIRED READING

Chang, S. E. (2016). Socioeconomic impacts of infrastructure disruptions. Oxford. Retrieved from https://oxfordre.com/naturalhazardscience/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199389407.001.0001/acrefore-9780199389407-e-66

NIPP 2013: Partnering for Infrastructure Security and Resilience. (2013). DHS.gov. retrieved from https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/national-infrastructure-protection-plan-2013-508.pdf
Read pages 7–14.

REQUIRED WEBSITES

Critical Infrastructure Sectors. https://www.dhs.gov/cisa/critical-infrastructure-sectors

Disaster Information Management Research Center. https://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/

Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS). http://www.gdacs.org/

Grass GIS. https://grass.osgeo.org/

National Infrastructure Protection Plan. https://www.dhs.gov/national-infrastructure-protection-plan

Natural Disasters and Severe Weather. https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/index.html