The scenario is as follows:
A major, ongoing winter storm system occurring along the Eastern Seaboard (specifically, from Maine to Virginia) has, as of yesterday, knocked out the electrical grids supplying power to large sections of the region, with no current estimates as to when the electrical grids will be repaired and functional. This has caused the shutdown of the majority of national and international airports, halted traffic in major seaports, and hindered the flow of much-needed supplies and rescue personnel via snow-covered roadways. Communications have also been impacted with widespread outages of cellular phone service and internet accessibility. This disaster occurred approximately 24 hours ago, and some repairs are under way; however, reports indicate the damage to the power grid is extensive and not yet fully assessed.
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Case Assignment
For your Case Study, you are expected to:
Briefly outline a simple emergency response plan for the loss of the electrical power grid along the Eastern Seaboard. This plan should include only the resources available to DHS and its state offices.
How would you introduce and establish buy-in for the emergency response plan from your organization’s employees? The employees represent your colleagues, superiors, and subordinates.
Properly cite the quotations you use to support your statements. For more information, please consult the OWL: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/. Double spaced, with 2 sources references in the paper and must have conclusion.
