EMH 380 University of the Rockies Emergency Management Discussions

DQ1: Hurricane Katrina can be called a lesson in decision making “do’s and don’ts.” Do research on your own and provide an example of a bad decision and good decision made by leaders during the Hurricane Katrina event. Describe the example, and be specific about why you think it was either a bad or good decision. Make sure to cite your source(s).

DQ2: In your readings and presentations you reviewed three “recent” disaster events. In your opinion which event can serve future Emergency Managers / Leaders as a lesson in historical decision making? What is the lesson?