hazards -local case study (New Orleans) social, economic and political vulnerability

Question 1

what were the social reasons as to why people couldn’t respond effectively?

Answer 1

.lack of confidence in government to protect them and lack of transport and reluctance to leave uninsured homes and possessions
.lack of understanding of evacuation plans and emergency instructions

Question 2

what were the economic reasons as to why people couldn’t respond effectively?

Answer 2

.low income groups are without the financial means to evacuate or prepare adequately -less likely to be insured
.collapse of levees due to inadequate investment due to storm surge lead to flooding
.slow implementation of management measures, many left vulnerable

Question 3

what were the political reasons as to why people couldn’t respond effectively?

Answer 3

.reluctance to follow emergency instructions and seek assistance
.inadequate preparation -insufficient evacuation plans and lack of emergency supplies in place) .delay in response from President Bush