During a disaster certain assets must be protected, and for industrial companies, this is not only for the company but also for the surrounding community. Read the article on industrial safety after hurricane Harvey, Industrial Safety After Hurricane Harvey.
- First, pick a recent disaster such as fire, flood, tornado, or earthquake and comment on what you think industrial companies should do to mitigate any effects of their plant on surrounding communities during this type of disaster.
- Second, discuss whether you think IT companies in the area should use the same type of mitigation strategy as industrial companies. If so, why? If not, why, and what should they do instead?
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During the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020, several questions arose about the appropriate time to restart the U.S. economy and the related risks surrounding this decision. When forming a risk assessment, it is important to distinguish between risk and uncertainty.
Listen to or read the NPR story, When Should We Restart the Economy?
Then research and discuss two new topics: one that falls in the category of uncertainty and one that falls in the category of risk for (1) the overall United States population and (2) your own personal example. Describe each of your topics and for each one fully explain and justify why you feel it falls into the category that you indicate. Provide any links and references as necessary.
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