Responses to disasters may involve efforts at local, regional, national, and international levels. There is an old truism around the world that holds that all disasters are local. Do you believe this is true or not true?

Question:

Responses to disasters may involve efforts at local, regional, national, and international levels. There is an old truism around the world that holds that all disasters are local. Do you believe this is true or not true? Which level (local/regional, national, global) should have primary responsibility for disaster preparedness and response? What are the advantages and disadvantages of your choice?

Required:

There are no right or wrong answers but you must support your response with critical thinking, relevant examples, and cited sources. Clearly demonstrate superior critical thinking using analysis, relevant examples, assessment, application, etc.

Write a substantive response (300 words minimum not including citations) to the initial discussion question.

Must be based on factual academic information (not personal opinion) supported with citations to at least two (2) academic references in addition to the course materials. This is to demonstrate that you read and understood the course readings.

Please correct APA 7 format in citing any source material you use.

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