Lessons Learned
Following the events of Hurricane Katrina which devasted large areas of the American Gulf Coast, this lessons learned paper reviews the build up, effects and response to the worst natural disaster in American history. This paper questions what went wrong in the humanitarian response and recovery phase of this much criticised disaster and asks 'how could we do better?'. In the words of the reports author:
'We hope that this Report marks the beginning of a truly transformational state of preparedness throughout all levels of our Nation. Hurricane Katrina will undoubtedly be regarded by history as one of the most destructive, costly, and tragic events our Nation has ever endured. Yet with collective determination, unity of effort, and effective organizational change, the true legacy of Katrina can be that of a catalyst that triggered a real and lasting improvement to our national preparedness.'
Resource collections
- Coordination
- Cyclones, hurricanes & typhoons
- Evaluating humanitarian action
- Learning from crises (Natural hazards)
- Monitoring of humanitarian action
- UN Habitat - Urban Response Collection
- Urban Response - Urban Crisis Preparedness and Risk Reduction
- Urban Response Collection - Community Engagement and Social Cohesion
- Urban Response Collection - Economic Recovery
- Urban Response Collection - Environment and Climate Change
- Urban Response Collection - Housing, Land and Property
- Urban Response Collection - Urban Crisis Response, Recovery and Reconstruction
- Urban Response Collection - Urban Resilience