Assignment InstructionsDevelop a 4 – 5 page essay that fully responds to the following prompt:Prompt: The Department of Homeland Security’s 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review identifies six strategic challenges (found on page 28 of this document) that it believes will drive risks facing the nation over the next several years. Explain the process used by local communities (counties or cities) in determining which of these threats pose the greatest risks to their respective communities, and how these communities prioritize their resources in attempting to prevent or mitigate these threats. In addition, what steps and actions might be taken by these communities to prepare for such events in a proactive and effective manner?(Note: The six strategic challenges are: The terrorist threat, cyber threats, biological concerns, nuclear terrorism, transnational criminal organizations and natural hazards. Do not confuse these with the Department of Homeland Security’s five missions)Technical Requirements:Length: 4-5 pages total, double spaced, 1″ margins, 12 pitch type in Times New Roman font. Title page, abstract (if used) and reference pages do not count towards the required page count.Sources: You are not limited to the assigned readings within this course for your research. Research outside of assignment readings is encouraged. You must use and document in your paper, a minimum of five academically acceptable resources for this assignment. Citations/References: You must use the APA Reference List (Parenthetical) style for this assignment.Submission: All work is to be submitted as an attachment to the assignment link by 11:55 PM on the Sunday ending Week 3 the due date. All work should be prepared in Microsoft Word format and submitted as an attachment.Resources: https://apus.libguides.com/er.php?course_id=12488#Department of Homeland Security (2011). National preparedness system. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office.Department of Homeland Security (2013). Threat and hazard identification and risk assessment, comprehensive preparedness guide, 2nd edition. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office.Department of Homeland Security (2014). 2014 Quadrennial homeland security review. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office.Department of Homeland Security (2011). National preparedness system. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office.Department of Homeland Security. (2015). National preparedness goal. Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office.Department of Homeland Security. (2016, March). National Preparedness Report. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. FEMA. (2011). A whole community approach to emergency management: Principles, themes, and pathways for action. Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office.Homeland Security Starts with Hometown Security. (n.d.). Department of Homeland Security.National Planning Frameworks. (n.d.). Department of Homeland Security.Department of Homeland Security (2008). National incident management system. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office.Department of Homeland Security (2013). National infrastructure protection plan (NIPP), partnering for critical infrastructure security and resilience. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office.Department of Homeland Security (2015). Food and agriculture sector specific plan. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office.Department of Homeland Security (2014). 2014 Quadrennial homeland security review. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office.Department of Homeland Security. (2015, September). Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office.
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