• Select one zoonotic disease to focus on for this Assignment.
• Locate a local, state, or regional emergency preparedness plan from a health department or health ministry related to your selected zoonotic disease.
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The Assignment

Write a 2- to 3-page paper addressing the zoonotic disease that you selected. Be sure to address the following:

• Describe the zoonotic disease you selected and explain why.
• Explain how this zoonotic disease represents a physical hazard and merits emergency preparedness. Be specific and provide examples.
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the emergency preparedness plan you located.
• Recommend at least one additional emergency preparedness activity or response that will help address local and global concerns for the zoonotic disease that you selected. Be specific.
• Be sure to substantiate your narrative with references to the peer-reviewed research that you obtained by performing a library search.