In 2012, Hurricane Sandy—also known as Superstorm Sandy—decimated the East Coast of the United States.

Respond to the following: (Discussion question 1)

· In 2012, Hurricane Sandy—also known as Superstorm Sandy—decimated the East Coast of the United States.

· Discuss the effective emergency management practices from that event, and discuss what could have been improved.

· Consider the technical aspects of the storm, such as what made it a Superstorm, how much damage it caused and why, and the overall costs (tangible and intangible costs).

· Discuss and compare the timeline of the disaster activities to the public and private organizations that contributed support, and identify the disaster life cycle from the timeline.

One fundamental reason you likely attended college was to gain new skills in an exploration of changing career fields or entering a career. This course is designed to educate you in the field of emergency management. In that spirit, you will discuss jobs as it relates to what you have learned this class.

Respond to the following: (Discussion question 2)

· What should you look for in a degree program in emergency management?

· How should you prepare for a job in emergency management?

· Find two current job postings related to emergency management, and discuss the key aspects of the job description and requirements.

· What are the most important components of the posting and how will you prepare for those requirements?