Homeland Security Discussion 1

Discussion 1

*“President Obama signed into law a $50 billion recovery package for states hit by Hurricane Sandy. Much of the proposed spending in the law, however, is simply wasteful and will not go toward helping the immediate victims.”

**“President Donald Trump…signed a bill which provides $19.1 billion in recovery funds for disaster-affected areas. The Act directs federal agencies to release the $16 billion in disaster funds Congress approved in early 2018 following Hurricane Harvey to different states and territories…”

Review your Background resources on both hurricanes before you answer the following:

1. Aside from different political parties held by each President, how did Hurricane Harvey responses differ from Hurricane Sandy responses – in terms of: a. Numbers of states affected b. Physical damages c. Disbursement of resources d. Response time

2. Do you believe we are in a better position to respond than we were in 2012, or are we responding the same or responding after a disaster unfolds? * Graham, O. (2013, January 31). Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill: Wasteful Spending Not Helpful (Blog). The Daily Signal. Retrieved from  http://blog.heritage.org/2013/01/31/hurricane-sandy-relief-bill-wasteful-spending-not-helpful/ ** Texas Governor signs $1.6B Hurricane Harvey Relief Bill (2019, June 13). DS News. Retrieved from  https://dsnews.com/daily-dose/06-13-2019/texas-governor-signs-disaster-relief-bill

Expectations:

1- APA Format

2- 1 to 1 ½ pages

3- Cover Page

4- Reference Page

5- Organize questions in report