ASSIGNMENT | Public Safety & Security ANNEX

Assignment 7 Instructions: ESF-13

After reading Chapters 2 and 3 of the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide, write an ESF13 “Public Safety & Security” coordination annex on how Bobsville will coordinate with Federal Agencies in the case of a large scale disaster.

Here are some supplemental materials on the Emergency Support Functions.

FEMA – ESF and Support Annexes Overview

FEMA – ESF Support Function Annexes Introduction

Write a minimum of 2 pages on the function and its contents. You may reference CPG101 Appendix C and other agencies documents as reference but you must write your Annex for Bobsville specifically. You will use this document in future classes and execute this plan so help yourself by being thorough.

Please create your response in a Microsoft word document, and upload as an attachment for submission. Pages are to be double-spaced utilizing Verdana 12 point font text. The page requirements are exclusive of your reference list and cover page.

Use the following file name example when uploading your Word document as an attachment: YourlastnameEDMG220-ESF13.docx

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Originality of attachments will be verified by Turnitin. Both you and your instructor will receive the results.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Preparing for and responding to emergencies is an important aspect for any state. Despite the existence of disaster response teams, when disasters strike, a multidisciplinary approach facilitated by multiple agencies tend to be the most feasible mitigation measure. In the US, it is the obligation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate and response to disasters whenever they occur especially when they overwhelm the local and state’s resources (Couig, Martinelli & Lavin, 2005). This task looks at an Emergency Support Function which outlines the structure for coordinating the interagency support between the state, county or Federal government in response to an…