Applying Lessons of Hurricane Katrina

Abstract

This article provides a framework for analyzing incident management and highlights challenges that affect the level of unmet requirements in a catastrophe. Based on the findings of two studies conducted for the U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) by the Joint Center for Operational Analysis (JCOA) in 2005-2006, the focus is on response time-frames and activities instead of longer-term recovery and restoration. Furthermore, the article presents a broad brush appraisal of national response capabilities more than 2 years after Katrina. It is not intended as a comprehensive report card of post-Katrina corrective actions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA518742

Entities

People

  • Gregory A. Gecowets
  • Jefferson P. Marquis

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • First Responders
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Hurricanes
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Guard
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Situational Awareness
  • Storms
  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design