Routine vs. Critical Incident Presentation

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Prepare a 10- to 12- slide presentation describing the difference between routine and critical incidents.

Choose five (5) incidents, with at least two from your area, and label each as a routine or a critical incident.

Answer the following questions within the notes for each incident:

  • What was the nature and cause of the incident?
  • Who were the responders to the incident and how did they overcome the incident?
  • How long did it take to respond and recover from the incident?
  • Who was affected by the incident? Local residents, business, community, state, nation, world?
  • Did the incident attract a media response and if so, was the media localized, national, or global?
  • Do you feel the response was a success or needed improvement? Why?

Summarize in a concluding slide(s) the factors that differentiate a routine from a critical incident. Use the five incidents as examples.

Format your slides consistent with APA guidelines.