- Correlate each disaster listed in the table to the implementation of disaster-focused improvement for that event. In other words, what did we learn as a nation when the event occurred?
- Was the United States prepared for this event?
- Did our disaster response meet the needs of the communities impacted by the event?
- Were special programs, resources, or monies created to better prepare for another event similar to this one?
- Describe how the stand up of FEMA changed emergency management and disaster response.