Hurricane Sandy & Superfund Nightmare

INSTRUCTIONS
The impact of a natural disaster can have both short-term and long-term adverse impacts, especially when compounded by chemical pollution. However, public health practitioners can mitigate negative outcomes by being aware of and prepared for potential public health challenges and conducting effective preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives and activities.

For this assignment, read the two articles below and answer the questions on the corresponding handout in the following section. When possible, think beyond the answers in the articles. Identify at least one additional source to support your answers.

The Long Road to Recovery: Environmental Health Impacts of Hurricane Sandy
Manuel, J. (2013). The long road to recovery: Environmental health impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Environmental Health Perspectives, 121(3).

The Looming Superfund NightmareLinks to an external site. [Word version Download Word version]
Newkirk, V. (2017, Sept. 12). The looming Superfund nightmare. <link is hidden> />
GUIDELINES
Download the file Hurricane Sandy & Superfund Nightmare Download Hurricane Sandy & Superfund Nightmarehandout.
Each question should have at least 3-8 complete sentences if an answer length is not specified. Answers are expected to be thorough and sufficiently detailed to show an understanding of the concept.
You must cite at least three references to support your answers. At least one of your references should not be from the provided course materials.
Cite your resources using APA formatLinks to an external site..
Visit the UTA LibraryLinks to an external site. to identify additional references for your research.
A rubric is provided to explain the criteria for points and how you are graded. Review it before starting this assignment.
This assignment must be your original work. Please do not copy and paste sentences or paragraphs from any resource, even if you include a citation, it is considered plagiarism to not write in your own words. Submissions are reviewed by TurnItIn plagiarism checker. Your similarity index must be below 25%.
The questions will match in your document but I can eliminate these in your similarity score.
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Page: Module 1: Overview (1 of 8)
Page: Topic 1: Introduction to Emergency Management (2 of 8)
Page: Topic 2: Chemical Threats (3 of 8)
Page: Topic 3: Natural Disasters (4 of 8)
Discussion 1: West Explosion Town Hall Meeting (5 of 8)
Assignment 1.1: West Explosion Town Hall Meeting Analysis (Pt. 2) (6 of 8)
Current: Assignment 1.2: Hurricane Sandy & Superfund Nightmare (7 of 8)
Page: Module 1: Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead (8 of 8)
Assignment Handout Rubric
Assignment Handout Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Thoroughness of Answers
10 pts
Excellent
All questions are thoroughly answered with sufficient detail.
8 pts
Good
Most questions are answered with 1-2 missing responses.
6 pts
Average
Some questions are answered with 3-4 missing responses.
4 pts
Poor
Some questions are answered with 5-6 missing responses.
0 pts
No Marks
Some or no questions were answered with more than 6 missing responses.
/ 10 pts
Quality of Answers
10 pts
Excellent
Answers are correct and demonstrate exceptional understanding of concepts and principles to justify perspective.
8 pts
Good
Most answers are correct and show good understanding of concepts and principles to justify perspective. 1-2 answers are incorrect or do not demonstrate sufficient understanding of concepts.
6 pts
Average
Some answers are correct and show some understanding of concepts and principles to justify perspective. 3-4 answers are incorrect or do not demonstrate sufficient understanding of concepts.
4 pts
Poor
Few answers are correct or show an understanding of concepts and principles to justify perspective. 5-6 answers are incorrect or do not demonstrate sufficient understanding of concepts.
0 pts
No Marks
Few or no questions were answered correctly, the answers were not sufficient enough to earn credit, or the assignment was not submitted.
/ 10 pts
APA Format
5 pts
Excellent
References and in-text citations are provided in APA format with 1-2 errors.
3 pts
Average
References and in-text citations are provided in APA format with 3-4 errors.
0 pts
No Marks
References and in-text citations are either not provided in APA format or with 5 errors.
/ 5 pts
Grammar and Spelling
5 pts
Exceptional
Uses articulate and appropriate language, sophisticated word choice, and sentence structure. 0-2 errors in: Grammar Punctuation Mechanics Spelling
3 pts
Average
Uses appropriate language, word choice, and sentence structure. 3-4 errors in: Grammar Punctuation Mechanics Spelling
0 pts
No Marks
Uses slang and unsophisticated word choice. 5 or more errors in: Grammar Punctuation Mechanics Spelling
/ 5 pts
Total Points: 0