Hurricane Katrina Preparedness

Identify the agencies responsible for emergency preparedness and response.
Describe the area impacted by Katrina.
Assess the state of readiness prior to Katrina’s landfall and discuss any particular vulnerabilities.
Describe the ICS process. Include information pertaining to the elements of preparedness, communication, mitigation, response, and recovery coordination among the various public safety and private sector organizations specifically involved in Hurricane Katrina.