ABSTRACT
As explained in Chapter 5, the success of rebuilding after disasters depends primarily on the organization and coordination of a variety of different efforts and programs at all levels of government and society. Extremes of response vary from heightened bureaucratic processes to direct civilian intervention; however, in all cases, cities need to find the right mix to maximize efficiency to affect a timely recovery. The case of post-Katrina New Orleans exemplifies this critical issue in response to a devastating event.
