Abstract
This paper examines the failures of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as witnessed by Americans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The article lists a timeline of events following the hurricane, as well as enumerates the errors made by FEMA and its results for the people of New Orleans.

From the Paper
"Chicago was not the only city to offer help and be declined . In the days following the hurricane, several local and state governments, corporations and nonprofit organizations across the United States offered to help in the relief effort, only to be declined by federal officials, who actually provided very little aid to the needy victims of the hurricane. Claiming security concerns, the Department of Homeland Security prevented the American Red Cross from entering New Orleans with food and supplies. Five hundred Floridian airboaters were prepared to rescue stranded victims, but FEMA turned them down. Many other cities and groups also had their offers refused."

Tags:New, Orleans, Bush, emergency, natural, disaster

Abstract
This paper analyzes the various failings that took place in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina while also discussing the numerous occurrences of legal oversight by the state's administration in dealing with residents of affected areas. The purpose of this paper is to point out the state's faults and shortcomings in the aftermath of Katrina in an attempt to improve upon further efforts as they pertain to crisis situations that can and will occur in the future. This well-researched paper details the incidences of crime and looting that took place after the hurricane while examining the role of the police and other public officials that were to restore order during this time of panic and confusion. The writer looks at the impact and influence of outside agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the federal government who aided the city in the aftermath of Katrina. This paper also details the gross negligence and military police style tactics that were used against the victims of Katrina as they were simply trying to survive the unavoidable natural disaster that had struck their city.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction of Chapter One
Statement of Opportunity
Significance of the Project
Background and Setting
External and Internal Influences
Focus of the Project
Leadership and Growth Opportunities
Summary of Chapter One
Chapter Two - Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Findings of the Research
Chapter Three
Design and Objectives
Strategies of the Project
Appendix One
References

From the Paper
"Tragically, there are those who have paid more than prison time for being poor and black in Louisiana. Indeed many have paid the price with their very lives for they had no way to escape the approaching Category 5 hurricane. Many drowned, and it is amazing upon consideration, in the attics of their houses. Forty-five individuals that were hospitals patients at the time died in the hospitals due to what has been stated to be terrible conditions with a vile stench filling the hospital. School buses that should have and could have taken many of the tens of thousands stranded with the hurricane approaching to safety sat flooded out in parking lots. No one dreamed that this could happen in America. Indeed, the U.S. is ever-so-prepared for such things [i.e. for example: terrorists] that this should have never happened. The criminal justice system will now prepare itself to address the results of this tragic natural disaster and should bolster itself for a very long day in court."

Tags:natural, disaster, property, public, administration, welfare, compensation, property, destruction, fema, government, crime

Abstract
This paper examines the troubles confronting New Orleans tourist industry as it digs its way out of the rubble left behind by Hurricane Katrina. The paper briefly outlines the significance of the tourist industry to the community and also looks at the pros and cons of reconstituting the old New Orleans. Finally the paper briefly delineates a few things that the city can do to not only revive its tourist industry in the wake of a terrible tragedy but to also secure the return and or retention of middle class professionals.

From the Paper
"Hurricane Katrina had a profound impact upon the city of New Orleans. Leaving aside momentarily the terrible loss of life and property, the natural disaster also greatly affected New Orleans' tourist industry, changing perhaps forever how many outsiders see the Louisiana metropolis. The following paper will examine New Orleans tourism before the tragedy and examine also the pros and cons of returning the city to its original state - at least from a tourist perspective. Finally, the paper will conclude with some recommendations for what New Orleans can do and should do if it wishes tourists to still frequent the city in the years to come."

Tags:hurricane, katrina, tourism

Abstract
The paper argues that when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in the fall of 2005, Governor Blanco of Louisiana responded appropriately and as effectively as a governor with limited state resources could have responded. The paper demonstrates how in contrast, George W. Bush disgraced the Presidency and the entire nation by demonstrating appalling apathy and incompetence as this Category 5 hurricane and ensuing floods ravaged America's fourth largest city and devastated many smaller cities and towns lying in its path.

From the Paper
"When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in the fall of 2005, Governor Blanco of Louisiana responded appropriately and as effectively as a governor with limited state resources could have responded. In contrast, George W. Bush disgraced the Presidency and the entire nation by demonstrating appalling apathy and incompetence as this Category 5 hurricane and ensuing floods ravaged America's fourth largest city and devastated many smaller cities and towns lying in its path...."

Tags:hurricane, katrina, competence

Abstract
The paper discusses the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina in terms of disaster preparedness and the public and mental health response.

From the Paper
"Its impact was catastrophic. From Grand Isle Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, high winds, heavy rain and the storm surge of gulf water washed away homes, businesses, hospitals and virtually all elements of the public infrastructure. Thousands of people who did not evacuate in the days prior to the storm were left without electricity, water, gas or access to needed healthcare and other vital services. Hurricane Damages..."

Tags:Hurricane Katrina, disaster preparedness

Abstract
This looks at seven different news sources from the months since Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans. The paper describes these articles and explains the situations or explores how the media reacts to such events. The paper contends that the choice of the specific topic the news source chooses to convey reflects how the media relates to American society.

From the Paper
"Different news agencies covering the same events allow readers to try to filter through the news media spectacle. Reading accounts of the same event over a period of time can let the reader compare and contrast the news media. One detail which the reader may notice is that there are differences between the focuses of each news account. One major event which occurred recently in the United States was the Hurricane Katrina, which lasted from August 23^rd to the 31^st. This major Category 5 hurricane affected the United States, especially New Orleans, in a variety of ways, and was covered closely by the news media. These news articles provide an account of Hurricane Katrina, how it affected the United States, and show news media differences. The earliest news articles printed about the hurricane striking New Orleans were highly dramatic, or showed many elements of the media ..."

Tags:hurricane, katrina, news

Abstract
This paper discusses the issue of the contrasting efforts on the part of FEMA and Wal-Mart to bring relief to displaced citizens during Hurricane Katrina.

From the Paper
"Wal-Mart's response to Hurricane Katrina is an issue that bears analysis. The players in this issue were FEMA and Wal-Mart with the displaced citizens being critical stakeholders. FEMA had power and influence by virtue of its government office, while Wal-Mart was not operating from any power of agency, but the impulse to serve the community. The tension between analysis and politics exists here, because analysis uncovers the embarrassing fact that FEMA actually stopped Wal-Mart from delivering critically needed supplies. Politics and poor management by FEMA created a..."

Tags:Wal-Mart, Katrina, FEMA, issues, power, analysis, politics, opportunity costs, marginal costs and benefits

Abstract
The paper explores both the environmental, economic and social impacts of hurricane Katrina as well as the government's response to the hurricane. The paper discusses how the government's ignorance and apathy to the poverty in the area exacerbated the effects of the disaster. The writer of this paper believes that the events and tragedies surrounding the Katrina disaster were unnecessary and can be mitigated in the future by addressing the problem of poverty.

Outline:
Environmental Issues
Economic Issues
Government Response
Social Issues
Conclusion and Recommendations

From the Paper
"Hurricane Katrina represents one of the biggest natural disasters in history. As such, its impact on the environment was significant to the extreme. According to Esworthy et al. (2006), almost every aspect of the environment in the area was affected. Mitigation measures had to be implemented in terms of large-scale, visual impacts such as clearing away debris and rubble, to microscopic-scale impacts such as drinking water contamination.
"According to Esworthy et al., the sheer scale of the cleaning effort affected all sectors of the government and the private sector. In terms of management, this presented a significant challenge. In addition to the question of whether federal and private sector institutions were adequate for the task at hand, a further concern was the adequacy of infrastructure such as landfill capacity, health and safety issues, and waste management."

Tags:government, FEMA, poverty, mitigation

Abstract
This paper explores the factors that could have caused hurricane Katrina and discusses if Katrina was predictable and the likelihood that New Orleans will be hit again. The paper examines this region in comparison to others that have a history of hurricanes and looks at whether the city should be rebuilt on its old location. The paper then discusses the measures that will make New Orleans safer if it is indeed rebuilt.

Outline:
Introduction: Predicting Disaster
Should New Orleans Be rebuilt?
The Extent of Destruction and Future Guidelines

From the Paper
"Past civilizations have always been under the threat of some form of natural disaster. For some we only know of them because of a particular disaster that swallowed up and preserved them, such as the well-known Pompei example in ancient Italy. But in modern times we have the good fortune of knowing a lot more about what causes certain natural disasters, and to this extent we can help prepare certain regions for what inevitably will come their way. Figuring out all the geographical relations that determine a particular region becomes very important, and many areas of science must mesh to convey the full information, statistical or otherwise, of what causes severe weather systems, and to what degree is the pattern predictable. Currently there is increasing concern surrounding the hurricane Katrina disaster in New Orleans, and in general how we can prepare for an increase in tropical storms in this and other critical regions."

Tags:predictions, levees, floods, global, warming, rebuilding, evacuation, FEMA

Abstract
This paper explains that the disaster of Hurricane Katrina should not be blamed on natural causes but rather on the after effects, which were caused by man. Even though officials knew of the vulnerability of New Orleans and of its problematic demographics, the author relates, preparation orders were delayed or not executed. For, example, evacuation was left to individuals, most of whom could not afford private transportation. The paper relates that, for several days after the hurricane hit, the government failed to provide the infrastructure to insure security and to prevent physical suffering and loss.

From the Paper
"The mayor called a news conference the morning of Aug 28 after Katrina was upgraded to a Category 5 storm, to issue an order to evacuate the city for the first time ever. However, 23.7% of the residents of the city lacked access to cars and fell below the poverty line. They did not have transportation nor could they pay for it, not that there was insufficient public transportation available to evacuate quickly whether residents had the money or not. Further, many of those with the resources to leave decided to stay, rationalizing that they had made it through other storms."

Tags:communication, levees, flooding, fema, looting