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Disaster Response and Homeland Security: What Works, What Doesn'tHurricane Katrina is the latest in a series of major disasters that were not well managed, but it is not likely to be the last. Category 4 and category 5 hurricanes will, according to most predictions, become both more frequent and more intense in the future due to global warming and or natural weather cycles. In addition, it is often said that another terrorist attack on the United States is inevitable; that it is a question of when, not whether. Add
Hurricane Katrina is the latest in a series of major disasters that were not well managed, but it is not likely to be the last. Category 4 and category 5 hurricanes will, according to most predictions, become both more frequent and more intense in the future due to global warming and/or natural weather cycles. In addition, it is often said that another terrorist attack on the United States is inevitable; that it is a question of when, not whether. Add to that the scare over a possible avian flu pandemic. As a result, the United States should expect that disaster response--to natural and other types of disasters--will continue to be of vital concern to the American public and the policymakers and officials who deal with disaster response and relief, including the military. The U.S. disaster relief program reflects a basic division of responsibility between federal, state, and local governments that has generally stood the test of time. At the federal level, a single agency, FEMA--now under the Department of Homeland Security--has been charged with the responsibility for coordinating the activities of the various federal agencies that have a role in disaster relief. A successful disaster response requires three things: timely and effective coordination between state and federal governments; effective coordination among the federal agencies; and effective coordination between and among state and local government agencies. Miskel examines the effects that operational failures after Hurricanes Agnes, Hugo, Andrew, and Katrina have had on the organizational design and operating principles of the disaster response system program. He also discusses the impact of 9/11 and the evolving role of the military, and he identifies reforms that should be implemented to improve the nation's ability to respond in the future.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Stanford Security Studies
Published: 03/01/2008
ISBN: 9780804759724
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.40w x 0.45d
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2008 pg. 333
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Looks great feels great fits great incredible price
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Quality plus and at a bargin!
Color: Light Grey, Size: Large
Love this blazer for its fit, quality of manufacture, and ease of packing for my travels
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
★★★★★ 4
I think it runs big. Otherwise good. Poor packaging though.
Color: Light Blue, Size: Large
I ordered a Large. I am 5’ 9 1/2”. Fit, 170lbs (athletic/slim build). The Large was noticeably too big. Looked “sloppy”, like it fit once and then I lost a bunch of weight. That said, the material/weight was very nice. This is a nicely made, casual blazer. Will look good with jeans/khakis or dressier pants. REALLY nice for the price (I got it on sale, 50% off ($31.99) though. Maybe a push, or nicer ones for $60/70, but I’d still say a good value. Packaged in a bag as people have mentioned. I’ve returned for a medium & will probably have to take to the dry cleaner immediately to have pressed, but still worth it.
UPDATE: returned for a size M. Much better fit for my size. This one was packaged nicer too. Still in a bag, but folded nicely enough to wear right away. I’m planning on buying more colors.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Great fit
Color: Pink, Size: Medium
Nice quality and great fit
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Horrible quality and service
Color: Navy Blue, Size: Medium
The quality of the jacket is horrible. After the jacket was returned unused. The company kept trying to say it was never returned. Was able to provide Amazon with the tracking from UPS showing it was delivered and signed for. Amazon issued the refund. 4 months later now, the company is trying g to charge me again for the jacket. Was able to prove again to Amazon the item was signed for when returned. Amazon is issuing a refund again. Do not trust this company with your credit card. They will continue to try and charge you months later.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024