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5 things that have changed about FEMA since Katrina – and 5 that haven't

  • Written by Patrick Roberts, Associate Professor, Virginia Tech
imageFEMA's handling of Hurricane Katrina inspired resentment in the affected communities – but did it bring about real change in the organization?Dental Ben, CC BY-SA

Hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes – is the Federal Emergency Management Agency ready for the new era of disasters?

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