To what extent was the response structured differently for the Pentagon attack

Topic 1: To what extent was the response structured differently for the Pentagon attack than for Hurricane Katrina? What factors contributed to this differing approach?

Topic 2: What coordination and jurisdictional problems did the emergency response to the Pentagon Attack encounter?

Topic 3: In the event that they could have been improved, what advanced preparation steps should have been taken by the local, state, and federal agencies prior to Hurricane Katrina? How could the response been better if these improvements were implemented?

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What coordination and jurisdictional problems did the emergency response to the Pentagon Attack encounter?

The pentagon is a massive structure which makes it difficult to navigate inside without assistance. The first notable problem was how to coordinate efforts to rescue the people trapped inside the building. There was problems with the communication gadgets due to the hit. At the same time, the FBI presence at the command post had been disrupted due to problems in chain of command. The Arlington County (VA) Fire Department (ACFD) had assumed control while Assistant Fire Chief of Operations James Schwartz was the commanding officer…

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