Presidential Policy

 

On March 30, 2011, the White House released Presidential Policy Directive/PPD-8 to further enhance national preparedness for the United States. Subsequent updates have been added to the directive to further enhance national preparedness. This policy is organized around the following six elements:

1. National Preparedness Goal
2. National Preparedness System
3. National Preparedness Report
4. National Preparedness Frameworks
5. Federal Interagency Operational Plans
6. Build and Sustain Preparedness

 

Assignment directions:

Write a five page paper, title page, and reference page (seven pages total), that analyzes each of the six elements of Presidential Policy Directive/PPD-8. In the conclusion, include your opinion as to whether the federal government is prepared to effectively respond to the next major disaster.

Paper format:

The final paper will be formatted as follows:

1. Title page (one page),
2. introduction,
3. Main Body (1000 words minimum),
4. Subheading for each policy element,
5. Conclusion, and
6. Reference page (one page).