Topic/Task
Within the video depicting a city council meeting in Dubuque, Iowa, members from the police and emergency management departments provided an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). At the end of the video, members of the city council had a discussion on how they could be useful during a large-scale disaster. After watching the video, please answer the following questions:
What is the NIMS and how does it answer the question of who is in charge?
What benefits and challenges does it present for local government agencies and first responders who are often at the forefront of emergency response?
What is the role of city council within NIMS?
Ultimately, who is to blame when disaster response goes awry?