Essay Directions and Requirements:
Select a topic of interest from the list of https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarationsduring your lifetime (according to https://www.fema.gov/) 
In your essay, explain the event in detail.  Use the reflection questions below as your guide to explore the topic deeply.
How did this natural disaster occur, and explain using knowledge from the course (this may be one of your cited sources)?
What was the extent of damage, including data that overviews emergency response calls, medical reports, financial burdens, etc.?
How does the human race prepare for such future events and overcome the challenge(s)?
How has it affected you and your family personally (if applicable), and/or what have you learned from this event?
Include at least 3 credible references in your essay.
You may use FEMA.gov as one resource and can find credible resources on Google Scholar, any news journal, .net, or .org site.  Please refrain from Wikipedia, .com, or blog sites, as this information may not always be accurate.  These articles have not been peer-reviewed for accuracy.
Please CITE YOUR SOURCES WITHIN YOUR ESSAY when using direct quotes, statistics, or facts.  Use no more than two direct quotations in your essay; all other information should be paraphrased in your own words.
YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL DATA – CITE YOUR SOURCES WITHIN THE TEXT.
Formatting Requirements:
Include a cover page with a title (does not count towards the 3-5 pages)
3-5 pages in length (12-pt font and double-spaced).  Include an introduction and a formal conclusion paragraph.
Include a final Reference page that does not count towards your 3-5 pages. 
Must use APA formatting, especially when citing references
Resources for Support in Writing Your Essay:
Please check out Tutor.com/TAMUC for a complimentary account and “Essay Drop-Off Review.”  Also, check out the TAMU-C Writing Center to schedule 1:1 time with a writing consultant and for more information on APA style formatting.  https://www.tamuc.edu/writing-center/
Always spell-check and use correct grammar. I recommend Grammarly.com to help you proofread along the way.
This essay is linked to Turnitin and will be checked for plagiarism.  Your essay will need to be in your own paraphrased words.  IF YOUR SCORE IS ABOVE 25% OF COPIED MATERIAL, POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED. 
This assignment will count 20% of your total weighted average for your final grade.  
Please email your Instructor right away with specific questions.