The Historical Context of Emergency Management ...

The Historical Context of Emergency Management

This week, we begin to learn what emergency management is. Let's use the following questions as guide. Answer ALL questions- 300 Words or more. Do not just define concepts, explain them using examples too. You must write a minimum of one paragraph per question and show your understanding of the concepts. You must also respond to another student's discussion questions - give them constructive feedback and not just compliment them for a good job.

1. "Emergency management has its roots in ancient history." Explain.

2. "Emergency management is an essential role of the government." Explain.

3. How did cold war lead to the rise of civil defense in the 1950s?

4. How did emergency management change in the 1960s?

5. Discuss the evolvement of FEMA from the 1980s to 2001.