This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The incompetent federal response to Hurricane Katrina was due to all of the following EXCEPT a. ... (Read 89 times)

xclash

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 681
on: Aug 8, 2018
The incompetent federal response to Hurricane Katrina was due to all of the following EXCEPT
 
  a. Most of the officials at FEMA were well qualified in disaster situations
  b. Resources had been shifted from natural disasters to national security
  c. FEMA was placed under the control of the Department of Homeland Security
  d. Five of the top eight officials in FEMA had essentially no disaster management experience

Question 2

Molotch (2006) found that race affected the different governmental response in Hurricane Katrina in that
 
  a. No one cared about black Americans
  b. Supplies and other assistance was unable to find transportation to those in need
  c. Very few people around the country wanted to help
  d. People in government agencies normally set aside bureaucratic rules in a time of disaster but that did not happen in this case


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

elyse44

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Reply #1 on: Aug 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: a

Answer to Question 2

ANS: d


xclash

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 681
Reply #2 on: Aug 8, 2018
TY


elyse44

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Reply #3 on: Aug 8, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

A plant response to flooding. A plant response to flooding.
The response of hair cells to mechanical stimulation. The response of hair cells to mechanical stimulation.
cell signaling cytoplasmic response cell signaling cytoplasmic response
The inhibitory response of rods to light. When light bleaches rhodopsin molecules, the rods’ ... The inhibitory response of rods to light. When light bleaches rhodopsin molecules, the rods’ ...
Hurricane Earl Forecast Hurricane Earl Forecast
Variations in patient response to drugs Variations in patient response to drugs
Video: Neural regulation of mechanical digestion- CNS voluntary, ANS & ENS controlled involuntary movements

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library