Disaster Response in the United States of America: An Analysis of the Bureaucratic and Political History of a Failing System
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Disaster Response
FEMA
Department of Homeland Security
Hurricane Response
New Orleans
Hurricane Katrina
Three Mile Island
Hurricane Hugo
Hurricane Andrew
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Political Science
John J. Dilulio
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Diluli Jr.
John J.
American Politics
FEMA
Department of Homeland Security
Hurricane Response
New Orleans
Hurricane Katrina
Three Mile Island
Hurricane Hugo
Hurricane Andrew
Social Sciences
Political Science
John J. Dilulio
Jr.
Diluli Jr.
John J.
American Politics
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Disaster Response in the United States is plagued by bureaucratic and political obstacles. This paper analyzes the complete history of disaster response in the United States from the 19th century to the present. Specific attention is given to the establishment of FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. The conclusion offers one possible suggestion to improve American disaster response.
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2007-05-10