Question

Based on your research and the summary in the report, write a paragraph that describes how government responses to disasters relate to the rise of cooperative federalism. Be sure your response also includes information about the overlapping responsibilities and relationships between FEMA and GOHSEP.

Answer 1

Cooperative federalism is when Federal and state governments powers are blurred. This is a common system that occurs in history even when natural disasters happen. Cooperative federalism occurs when the state governments need help. This is when the federal government can control the state's jurisdiction. When disasters happen the absolute first responders are suppose to be state government, they have the initial authority to respond to the disaster under their jurisdiction. They are responsible for protecting their citizens, cleanup management of their state, and conducting search parties.