HSM 435 Week 3 Assignment and Discussions

HSM 435 Week 3 Assignment and Discussions

HSM 435 Week 3 Assignment: September 11, 2001 Attacks & Hurricane Katrina Disaster Evaluation Outline

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HSM 435 Week 3 Discussion 1: How do the five essential elements of mass trauma intervention identified by Hobfoll address and treat psychological symptoms of disaster victims? Do you think these elements address the needs of all individuals affected by a disaster? Explain your answers. Do you think these principles are accurate and comprehensive, or should they be modified? Explain how they are accurate or provide a suggestion to improve the principles.

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HSM 435 Week 3 Discussion 2: Read “Hurricane Andrew’s Other Legacy.” Describe at least two psychological symptoms Hurricane Andrew victims experienced. Do you think the recommendations noted in the article were helpful and appropriate? Why?

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September 11, 2001 Attacks & Hurricane Katrina Disaster

Introduction

On September 11th, 2001, terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. These attacks left nearly 3,000 people dead and injured more than 6,000 others. Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans just four years later on August 29th, 2005. This disaster caused over $1 billion dollars worth of damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure as well as thousands of deaths due to flooding or other factors related to this storm’s impact.

The Terrorist Attack of 9/11

The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were carried out by Al-Qaeda. This was the third act of war against America in 2001, following on from 9/11 and a second attack on the USS Cole.

The terrorist attack on Flight 93 was also part of this war effort. The plane was hijacked by five men who intended to crash it into either one or both targets mentioned above (see: “What Happened To Flight 93?” for more information). In order to prevent this from happening, passengers aboard Flight 93 fought back against their hijackers and ultimately crashed into an empty field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania instead!

Hurricane Katrina Disaster

Hurricane Katrina was a Category 5 hurricane that made landfall on the Gulf Coast of the United States in late August 2005. The storm resulted in over 1,800 deaths and an estimated $108 billion of damage. It also caused widespread devastation across the region, including a storm surge that flooded parts of New Orleans. The attack killed 2,977 people and injured over 6,000. This was the most destructive terrorist attack in US history, far exceeding the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing in terms of fatalities (2nd), injuries (2nd) and financial cost ($112 billion versus $50 million).

Public Confidence In Government’s Ability To Handle Natural Disasters Post 9/11

When you think of public confidence in government’s ability to handle natural disasters, what do you think of?

• How the public’s confidence in government’s ability to handle natural disasters has changed over time.

• How the public’s confidence in government’s ability to handle natural disasters has not changed over time.

The impact of 9/11 on public confidence:

• The impact of 9/11 on our nation’s response to terrorism was profound, but it also had a significant impact on how we thought about our own government’s abilities and resources when dealing with crises like this one.

Takeaway:

As Americans’ confidence in the government’s ability to handle natural disasters has dropped since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it’s important to remember that these two disasters are very different. Hurricane Katrina was a natural disaster that could have been predicted and prepared for; it had been a long time since New Orleans had experienced a hurricane of this magnitude. Hurricane Sandy was not expected by anyone at all when it struck New York City and surrounding areas on October 29th, 2012. The fact that no one knew what to expect from this storm meant there was no time for preparation or evacuation strategies—and as a result, many people died from the flooding caused by Sandy’s high winds and rainwater (which fell up to 2 feet).

While Americans may feel more confident about their ability to protect themselves against nuclear weapons or biological agents than they do about protecting themselves against natural disasters like hurricanes or floods; we should also remember how unprepared we were after 9/11!

Conclusion

With all that’s happened in the last 10 years, it seems like Americans have started to lose faith in government. The reports of corruption and ineptitude continue to pour out of Washington, and people have lost trust in their leaders. In times like these, it’s important for us as citizens to remember what we have learned about how our government works through history—and to not let fear get the best of us or turn us against each other.