There was considerable criticism levied against all levels of government in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina....

 

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There was considerable criticism levied against all levels of government in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In particular, many observers viewed the governmental response as both slow and inefficient due to a lack of communication and coordination among local, state, and federal agencies. However, a notable example of success in this arena was the U.S. Coast Guard, which was heavily involved in search and rescue efforts. Using the Coast Guard as an example, some observers called for a larger role for the U.S. military in domestic disaster response operations. Are you in favor of a larger role for the armed forces in this arena? Why or why not? Please explain. There was considerable criticism levied against all levels of government in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In particular, many observers viewed the governmental response as both slow and inefficient due to a lack of communication and coordination among local, state, and federal agencies. However, a notable example of success in this arena was the U.S. Coast Guard, which was heavily involved in search and rescue efforts. Using the Coast Guard as an example, some observers called for a larger role for the U.S. military in domestic disaster response operations. Are you in favor of a larger role for the armed forces in this arena? Why or why not? Please explain.

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Arguments in favor of a larger role for the armed forces in domestic disaster response operations include 1 Capacity and Resources The US military pos... View the full answer