The evolving role of the public sector in managing catastrophic disasters - Lessons learned

被引:140
作者
Kapucu, Naim [1 ]
Van Wart, Montgomery
机构
[1] Univ Cent Florida, Dept Publ Adm, Orlando, FL 32816 USA
[2] Calif State Univ San Bernardino, Dept Publ Adm, San Bernardino, CA 92407 USA
关键词
catastrophic disasters; disaster management; September; 11; 2004; hurricanes; Hurricane Katrina; crisis leadership; decision making;
D O I
10.1177/0095399706289718
中图分类号
C93 [管理学]; D035 [国家行政管理]; D523 [行政管理]; D63 [国家行政管理];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ; 1204 ; 120401 ;
摘要
This article focuses on the emerging role of the public rector in dealing with catastrophic disasters. An empirical analysis of the 911 1 response operations provides a detailed case study with an eye to its implications for not only emergency management practice but public Policy as well. The "horde of hurricanes" inundating Florida in 2004 provides a brief example of a "routine" disaster for comparative purposes. The argument is made that the response to the extreme event of 9/11 provides clear evidence of (a) the different standards expected of the public sector in the 21st century and (b) the fundamental difference in kind between routine disasters and catastrophic disasters. The article states that the public increasingly expects better public sector leadership before, during, and after catastrophic disasters than has been seen in the past. High standards of responsiveness and the ubiquitous media compel public leaders to coordinate resources effectively.
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页码:279 / 308
页数:30
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