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The purpose of the EMSE 232 Disaster Newsletter is to provide its readers with a current perspective of activities in the disaster management field in the United States and around the world. The Newsletter includes information on current disaster management trends in the areas of research, funding, technology, legislation and consulting. This information is produced by the students of EMSE 232 - Crisis and Emergency Managment at The George Washington University, and provides brief summaries of current activities accompanied by a computer link or reference to more detailed information.
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Table of contents...

Perspectives:
- My Perspective on Hurricane Katrina By Simone Thigpen
- The Root of the Problem By Brent Hyland
- Disasters: A Professional Insight By John Harris
- A Portrayal of the Katrina Response By Krista M. Scardina
- A Personal Perspective from Afar By Alexandra Katsikis
- Risks of Terrorism By Matthew Carle
- Vulnerable Katrina Perspective By Danielle Kaplan
- A Personal Experience with Disaster By Mark Phillips
- The Terrorism Risk a Personal Perspective By Nick Shapiro

DHS Update:
- Report on status and mission of the newly-formed DHS Preparedness Directorate By Olga Given

Disaster Updates:
- Statistics for Recent Disasters By John F. Norton
- Katrina Refugees: where are they now? By Chris Thompson
- Hurricane Katrina: After-Action Reports By Juan Gonzalez
- An update on the mission and activities of the Governor of Louisiana’s Rebuilding Authority By Kerry Hoerth
- Evacuation Planning for New Orleans By Patrick Lynch
- FEMA Trailer Parks in Louisiana By Amber Ghauri
- Tulane University: A Plan For Renewal By Drew Priddy
- Summary of Mayor Ray Nagin’s rebuilding plan New Orleans By Marty Thomas
- Florida 2004 Hurricane Season FEMA Trailer Housing: 18 month eviction deadline looms by Sarah M. Goldman
- Hurricanes Highlight Red Cross Shelters Rules for Pets by Bryan Taylor
- Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Rescue and Response Efforts after Hurricane Katrina By Marc Plante

Legislative Update:
- The Ready, Willing, and Able Bill By Lynn King
- U.S. Congress -- Legislation Update: Current Proposed Bills Which Would Move FEMA Out of the DHS By Patty McMahon

International Updates:
- Canadian Government Emergency Management Organizations By: C. Gabriela Ubay
- Pakistan Earthquake Relief Update by Ryan Alvis

Mitigation:
- Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves Lives: An Independent Study to Assess the Future Savings from Mitigation Activities By Meg Prior