There have been many disasters in the lifetime of each of us, irrespective of our age which varies greatly in our classes.  These disasters result from human activities and natural phenomena, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, that typically result in megadeaths.

Most of us may never have experienced a disaster but watched on TV in awe as we viewed what was happening, and the aftermath with survivors in states of trauma and need, some of whom had lost family members, friends, or co-workers.  Meeting the needs of survivors is essential.

Disasters come in many sizes, not all of great scope, so some of us may have personally experienced one in our life time.  Your assignmentis to describe or comment on a disaster that you have related to that may have involved yourself, family, or your environment.  If you have had not this experience; then report on one in the media that you have witnessed in your lifetime. 

Present the situation, how you experienced it, how it affected your feelings/emotions, and how you reacted/responded. 

Discuss, also, your thoughts about any elements or functions of a “death system” that were encountered.  The death system and events of September 11th are especially relevant for many.

Elements of a death system include: People (social roles, support and rescue, funeral directors), Places (cemeteries, healthcare facilities, hospitals), Times (occasions associated with death, 9/11, Memorial Day), Objects (death certificates, tombstones, caskets) Symbols (dirge organ music, black armbands, skull and crossbones) and others (Corr, 2013).

This topic is worth 4 points for 2 well developed paragraphs, one must contain the elements of the death system. Min 200words