Managing crisis events requires leaders to have sound policies, procedures, and planning
mechanisms in place. In this reflection paper, you will address these key concepts and offer
improvements in these mechanisms for a real-world crisis event.
Using the information you have learned in the Homeland Security and Emergency Management
program, write a paper on policies, procedures, and planning in homeland security and
emergency management. Cover each of the following aspects in your paper:
Begin your paper by selecting a real-world crisis incident that illustrates these three key concepts
and summarize the scenario.
Next, analyze in detail the impact the event had on policies, procedures, and planning.
Finally, offer improvements for the preparation, mitigation, and recovery from the next event of a
similar nature.
Write a 6 page (1500 word) paper Word format. Use the American Psychological Association
(APA) style (6th ed.) for writing your assignment.