PART I

Directions: Answer the following questions.  Be sure to cite any sources you use.  Please visit the Academic Resource Center for concise guidelines on APA format.

1. What is the 9/11 Commission and what is its role?
2. What weaknesses within the U.S. government system did the 9/11 Commission determine were directly responsible for allowing an attack such as the one that occurred on September 11th, 2001, to take place?
3. What types of actions did the commission recommend to prevent similar events in the future?
4. In 2005, how did the 9/11 Commission rate the efforts of the Federal Government to address the shortfalls in terrorism preparedness outlined in their original report?
5. In your opinion, were the changes that occurred in the emergency management community following 9/11 warranted?

PART II

Directions: Based on your review of the article “The Changing Face of Terror in the U.S.” (see link at the end of the Lecture Notes) write a summary report.  Please ensure that your report is at least 1.5 pages in length, using 12-point font and double spacing.  Be sure to cite any sources you use.  Please visit the Academic Resource Center for concise guidelines on APA format.

Extra Credit

Please discuss the impact of Hurricane Katrina on not only legislation on the books, but also common practices for disaster response.

Your answer needs to be a minimum of 100 words.