1) Evaluate the present state of the emergency management field in regards to its political influence. Does it appear political affects are subsiding? Give two illustrations supporting your assessment.
2) Examine a recent U.S. disaster and recognize three politically charged components in the mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery stages.
3) Explain how disaster policy might be more proactive and how this could be accomplished.
4) List out the greatest obstacles to a more proactive evolution of the emergency management.