Risk Assessment and Effectiveness of Simulations

In 2004, FEMA held a disaster simulation exercise called “Hurricane Pam.” The simulation was based on a hurricane hitting the city of New Orleans. The purpose of the simulation was to use the findings to prepare for an actual hurricane. The findings of the simulation were eerily close to what transpired a year later when Hurricane Katrina made landfall in late August 2005. Despite potential devastation predicted in the simulation, officials and emergency managers failed to use the findings to prepare for an actual hurricane. Unfortunately, the results of this failure are well known today. Some have questioned why the findings failed to spur action to better protect New Orleans. For this Discussion, review the analysis of the Hurricane Pam simulation listed in the Learning Resources. Consider the reasons for failure to utilize findings from the simulation in this case. With these thoughts in mind: By Day 4 Post your explanation as to why the findings from the Hurricane Pam simulation were not applied in preparation for Hurricane Katrina.