Two assignments in this course will combine to produce an in-depth analysis of the preparedness, communication, mitigation, response, and recovery coordination among the various public safety and private sector organizations involved in Hurricane Katrina. It will also include a detailed assessment of the Incident Command System (ICS) process used. These assignments give you an opportunity to apply the concepts discussed in this course to a real-world incident.
You will assess the emergency management process used during Hurricane Katrina. Your opinions and thoughts must be supported by resources such as peer-reviewed journals, books, or credible articles on government websites. Carefully evaluate your sources of information.
This first assignment requires you to assess the actions and policies at work prior to and following Hurricane Katrina’s landfall. This assignment should cover the following points:
- Identify the agencies responsible for emergency preparedness and response.
- Describe the area impacted by Katrina.
- Assess the state of readiness prior to Katrina’s landfall and discuss any particular vulnerabilities.
- Describe the ICS process. Include information pertaining to the elements of preparedness, communication, mitigation, response, and recovery coordination among the various public safety and private sector organizations specifically involved in Hurricane Katrina.