Failing to Establish a Unified Command in Louisiana During Hurricane Katrina

Hayes Vernon R.
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Hayes Vernon R.: American University in Kosovo

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 2012, vol. 9, issue 1, 13

Abstract: When Hurricane Katrina struck the United States in 2005, unified commands were established in several states under the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS). These unified commands helped to steer relief efforts. In Louisiana, however, a true unified command was never established, leaving mitigation efforts confused, chaotic, and ineffective. This article looks at the general concept of an ICS unified command; the attempt to establish a unified command in Louisiana; and reasons that the command never materialized.

Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1515/1547-7355.1913

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