Catastrophic Disasters: Enhanced Leadership, Capab

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Catastrophic Disasters: Enhanced Leadership, Capabilities, and Accountability Controls Will Improve the Effectiveness of the U.S.’s Preparedness, Response, and Recovery System

Hurricane Katrina was the largest, most destructiv

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By David M. Walker (au)
Year: 2006
Pages: 141
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1422309460

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Hurricane Katrina was the largest, most destructive natural disaster in our nation’s history. The problems experienced in responding to Katrina resulted in a number of investigations -- by congressional committees, the White House Homeland Security Council, & others -- regarding the preparations for & response to Katrina. GAO assisted the congressional investigations & initiated a number of Katrina-related reviews. This report summarizes what went well & why, what did not go well & why, & what changes are needed to improve the nation’s readiness to respond to a catastrophic disaster; & to identify selected issues associated with the Gulf Coast’s recovery. Includes recommendations to the Sec. of Homeland Security.

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