The purpose of an executive summary is not to provide exhaustive research, but to communicate a problem along with a proposed solution. This is an exercise in which you are the emergency manager that is pitching an idea to a governmental executive.


  • An executive summary should follow this general format:
    • problem statement
    • background on the issue
    • options for solutions, and
    • your recommendation as subject matter expert.
  • Base your executive summary on factually accurate analysis.
  • Include at least two (2) in-text citations in APA format.
  • Include a title page in APA format.
  • Include a references page in APA format.
  • Use 1 inch margins, 12 point font, and double spacing.

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