HSM 320 Full Week 2 (Assignment and Discussions)

HSM 320 Week 2 Assignment: Past Acts of Terrorism September 11, 2001 Attacks (WTC)

HSM-320 Week 2 Discussion 1 – Safety Issues Faced by September 11th First Responders: In 250 – 300 words, describe at least two personnel safety issues faced by September 11th first responders (World Trade Center or Pentagon). Provide two suggestions for how government agencies (local, state, and or federal) could have coordinated and communicated better to avoid these safety issues. Support your thoughts and ideas with appropriate resources.

HSM 320 Week 2 Discussion 2 – Terrorist Tactics: Define the tactics of one terrorist group from the following list: al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Hamas, the Islamic Brotherhood, or the IRA. Provide two examples of attacks carried out by this terrorist organization. Include the following information for each attack: when, where, type of attack (nail bomb, suicide bomber, car bomb, explosives, etc.), and casualties/wounded. Briefly explain how first responders reacted and cared for the wounded. Explain what first responders could have done better, and why these actions need improvement.