Victoria Carlisle
Blair
2 March 2017
1A
Did federalism work in the case of Hurricane Katrina? Hurricane Katrina can be summed up in one word, crippling. Karina was one of the most disastrous natural occurrences in U.S. History not only when taking into account social and economic disparity, but also the poor communication and problem solving of local, state, and national governments. I believe the principle of federalism was successful before, during, and after disaster hit due to communication, collaboration, and compliance. The state government, did however exercise its independent rights too much by declining the national government's proposal for taking over preparedness and relief efforts. All levels of government could have worked better together in order to improve federalistic ideals and minimize …show more content…
Mayor Nagin made relief decisions from his hotel, and he backed up all decisions of General Honorae. As Governor Kathleen Blanco called for a full evacuation of the Superdome, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fish began rescuing stranded civilians. The U.S Coast Guard, National Guard, and FEMA Search and Rescue Teams, were also of relief/rescue missions. Offers from President to Governor Blanco to take over relief efforts were made, but declined. Throughout the remainder of repairing damaged cities, local, state, and national government continued working together. Throughout the timeline of Hurricane Katrina the principle of federalism was successful, as exemplified by collaboration and communication such as maintaining a unified front of command and strategizing preparedness efforts. Mayor Nagin, Governor Blanco, and FEMA continued working together until rescue efforts ended. A total of 1,836 people died of a cause attributed to the hurricane, the death toll could have been much higher if federalism had not
Blair
2 March 2017
1A
Did federalism work in the case of Hurricane Katrina? Hurricane Katrina can be summed up in one word, crippling. Karina was one of the most disastrous natural occurrences in U.S. History not only when taking into account social and economic disparity, but also the poor communication and problem solving of local, state, and national governments. I believe the principle of federalism was successful before, during, and after disaster hit due to communication, collaboration, and compliance. The state government, did however exercise its independent rights too much by declining the national government's proposal for taking over preparedness and relief efforts. All levels of government could have worked better together in order to improve federalistic ideals and minimize …show more content…
Mayor Nagin made relief decisions from his hotel, and he backed up all decisions of General Honorae. As Governor Kathleen Blanco called for a full evacuation of the Superdome, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fish began rescuing stranded civilians. The U.S Coast Guard, National Guard, and FEMA Search and Rescue Teams, were also of relief/rescue missions. Offers from President to Governor Blanco to take over relief efforts were made, but declined. Throughout the remainder of repairing damaged cities, local, state, and national government continued working together. Throughout the timeline of Hurricane Katrina the principle of federalism was successful, as exemplified by collaboration and communication such as maintaining a unified front of command and strategizing preparedness efforts. Mayor Nagin, Governor Blanco, and FEMA continued working together until rescue efforts ended. A total of 1,836 people died of a cause attributed to the hurricane, the death toll could have been much higher if federalism had not