The terrorist attack on the U.S. on September 11, 2001
emphasizes the importance of not relying on history alone. Other factors, such
as political, environmental, and economic changes should also be examined.
Please answer the following questions paper:

1. Within the framework of a hazard and vulnerability
analysis, what were the pre 9/11 indicators that a possible disaster (terrorist
attack) might occur?

2. What factors, if changed, may have pre-empted the
disaster?

3. Is there any indication that New York or Washington D.C.
utilized a hazard and/or vulnerability analysis in their planning for this type
of disaster?