Organizing Chaos: Crisis Management in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2008

Abstract

Applying the model of crisis management (D. Smith, 1990), this case study of the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New Orleans chronicles the organization's response to Hurricane Katrina and illustrates the unique aspects of this crisis, as well as the well-worn patterns this organization faced in the year following the storm. We describe the organizational challenges associated with various stages of crisis and identify the strengths that facilitated this organization's successes. Practical and theoretical suggestions are provided for how organizations and organizational psychologists can learn from the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe. Five lessons are summarized for helping organizations better prepare for future crises. © 2008 American Psychological Association.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Professional Psychology Research and Practice

First Page

77

Last Page

85

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