Terrorist Hazard
Question 1
For this week’s writing assignment, please create a report that answers the following questions:
- Provide a brief description of 3-5 CIKR that exist within your community.
- Select one CIKR and identify the private and public partnership structure.
- What Sector-Specific Agency would be responsible for providing institutional knowledge / and specialized expertise for your CIKR?
- Conduct a risk assessment by identifying the threat (natural and manmade), vulnerabilities and consequence to your CIKR.
- What activities would you implement to help manage your risk?
- How would you evaluate the effectiveness of your activities?
- How would information be shared throughout the process?
Paper Submission Requirements:
- Your response should be 3-5 pages in length (double spaced).
- Paper must include a “reference page” not included in the 3-5-page minimum.
- Use APA format.
Resources for Assessment:
- National Infrastructure Protection Plan 2013 (NIPP)
- Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) – 7
2.
Select one of the four primary categories of terrorist hazards (Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, Explosives). Provide a history of its use as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD); describe how it is made and dispersed, signs and symptoms of its use; circumstance where it would be the weapon of choice; actions the public can take to prepare for such an attack; Cite an incident where the hazard was recently used.
Paper Submission Requirements:
- Your response should be 3-5 pages in length (double spaced).
- Paper must include a “reference page” not included in the 3-5-page minimum.
- Use APA format.
Resources for Assessment: