major tragedies
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For the U.S. and many parts of the world, recent years have been populated by major tragedies including
an earthquake in the Indian Ocean that triggered a devastating Tsunami that killed tens of thousands of
people, an earthquake in Pakistan the killed nearly as many, and a hurricane that damaged or destroyed
much of the Gulf coast including extensive destruction in New Orleans. To varying degrees, each of
these tragedies received international attention.
Scenario :
A massive earthquake occurred in a heavily populated, industrialized urban center. Although there are
no estimates of casualties at this time, the infrastructure has sustained massive damage. Power, water,
and sanitation will be unavailable indefinitely, and basic needs such as food and shelter will be
needed for 1.5 million people displaced by the earthquake. As strategists for an international response
team, you are responsible for developing a broad response strategy. As strategists for the response
team, you must determine how to allocate the available resources for the relief effort. Using the list
below, decide what percentage of available resources will be applied to each of the categories.
Remember, your total must equal 100%.
1. _____ % Temporary supplies food and water for the population.
2. _____ % Rebuilding infrastructure to provide a stable source of food and water.
3. _____ % Identifying and isolating the geological epicenter of the earthquake.
4. _____ % Basic medical supplies.
5. _____ % Temporary shelters for the displaced population.
6. _____ % Security to protect the displaced population.
7. _____ % Counseling and support for psychological trauma
8. _____ % Advanced medical equipment supplies for treating severe injuries.
9. _____ % Reinforcing infrastructure to protect against aftershocks.
10. _____ % Logistics and materials for evacuation.
11. _____ % Security to protect the response team, service workers, other relief agencies, and
supplies.
12. _____ % Developing a structured chain of command to facilitate response team operations.
13. _____ % Security to protect important infrastructure such as a nuclear reactor or historical
landmark.
14. _____ % Training the population to be self-sufficient.
15. _____ % Long term planning and recovery for the affected area.
16. _____ % Total (sum total must be 100%)
•Discuss how the distribution reflects the human nature orientations described in the text.
Human nature is reflected in items 6, 11, and 13.
Humankind and nature is reflected in items 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, and 15.
Sense of time is reflected in items 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, and 15.
Activity is reflected in items 7 and 14.
Social relationships is reflected in items 12 and 14.
•How do your responses to the questions highlight cultural values?
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