• Research the selected incident's "After Action Reports" and news reports to investigate what impact the event has had on first responders with regards to preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Also use the Homeland Security library to assist you.
• Summarize the impact the event has had on first responders with regards to preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery in your own presentation.

Part 2

Your goal in Part 1 of the essay assignment is to explain impact of the selected incident on public safety. In Part II, explain the key developments in the field related to the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) as a result of the selected incident. Analyze the key events in order to assess the state of preparedness of NGO's.The objective is to identify critical vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.

Research the effect the incident you selected had on NGOs and businesses.

How have these events impacted the handling of current preparedness practices by NGOs and businesses? For example, would you say a large scale event will be handled differently by emergency managers based on lessons learned from the selected incident? Why or why not?

Describe how the incident has influenced civil and legal processes in the field of emergency management and homeland security regarding the dimensions of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery since your selected event. (For example: clear bag policy at sporting events, proper exits, increased security)

Finally, discuss your responsibility as an emergency responder or manager to make sure your community is as prepared as possible for emergency situations.