Discuss the differences in clinical presentation between a person who is a victim of a chemical vs. a biological event.

2. Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on 29 Aug 2005 as a Category 3 storm. Exactly 16 years later, Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans on 29 Aug 2021 as a Category 4 major hurricane. We had many lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina, which has helped improve our emergency response. What improvements were demonstrated during the response to Hurricane Ida based on the lessons learned after Hurricane Katrina?

3. There continues to be an increasing need for emergency management, especially with the increasing number of mass casualty events. Using the course material or other resources, what do you think are the Top 3 things necessary for emergency preparedness and response? Please explain your selections. 

4. Considering the Simulation Exercise Scenario Explosion, How do you think the psychological effects of a terrorist-generated disaster impact the response? Give reasons for your response.

5. Emergency preparedness and disaster response have significantly improved post 11 September 2001. One major improvement has been the increased use of the Incident Command System. How has the Incident Command System improved the emergency response to large-scale emergencies and mass casualties?

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