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Disaster Preparedness / Response
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Procurement of Pumping Systems for the New Orleans Drainage Canals GAO-07-908R, May 23, 2007
- Gulf Coast Rebuilding: Preliminary Observations on Progress to Date and Challenges for the Future GAO-07-574T, April 12, 2007
- First Responders: Much Work Remains to Improve Communications Interoperability GAO-07-301, April 2, 2007
- Emergency Preparedness: Current Emergency Alert System Has Limitations, and Development of a New Integrated System Will Be Challenging GAO-07-411, March 30, 2007
- Port Risk Management: Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Disaster Planning and Recovery GAO-07-412, March 28, 2007 [PDF 1.87MB]
- Homeland Security: Preparing for and Responding to Disasters GAO-07-395T, March 9, 2007
- Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Federal Actions Could Enhance Preparedness of Certain State-Administered Federal Support Programs GAO-07-219, February 7, 2007 [PDF 4.37MB]
- Homeland Security First Responder Grants: Cash Management Improvement Act Exemption and Cash Advance Funding Require Additional DHS Oversight GAO-07-68, December 22, 2006
- Hurricane Katrina: Strategic Planning Needed to Guide Future Enhancements Beyond Interim Levee Repairs GAO-06-934, September 6, 2006
- Catastrophic Disasters: Enhanced Leadership, Capabilities, and Accountability Controls Will Improve the Effectiveness of the Nation's Preparedness, Response, and Recovery System GAO-06-618, September 6, 2006 [PDF 2.66MB]
- Coast Guard: Observations on the Preparation, Response, and Recovery Missions Related to Hurricane Katrina GAO-06-903, July 31, 2006 [PDF 2.27MB]
- Disaster Preparedness: Limitations in Federal Evacuation Assistance for Health Facilities Should be Addressed GAO-06-826, July 20, 2006
- Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Coordination between FEMA and the Red Cross Should Be Improved for the 2006 Hurricane Season GAO-06-712, June 8, 2006
- U.S. Tsunami Preparedness: Federal and State Partners Collaborate to Help Communities Reduce Potential Impacts, but Significant Challenges Remain GAO-06-519, June 5, 2006 [PDF 1.90MB]
- Hurricane Katrina: Better Plans and Exercises Need to Guide the Military's Response to Catastrophic Natural Disasters, GAO-06-808T, May 25, 2006
- Disaster Preparedness: Preliminary Observations on the Evacuation of Vulnerable Populations due to Hurricanes and Other Diasasters, GAO-06-790T, May 18, 2006
- Hurricane Katrina: Better Plans and Exercises Needed to Guide the Military's Response to Catastrophic Natural Disasters, GAO-06-643, May 15, 2006
- Hurricane Katrina: Policies and Procedures Are Needed to Ensure Appropriate Use of and Accountability for International Assistance, GAO-06-600T, April 6, 2006
- Hurricane Katrina: Comprehensive Policies and Procedures Are Needed to Ensure Appropriate Use of and Accountability for International Assistance, GAO-06-460, April 6, 2006
- Homeland Security: Managing First Responder Grants to Enhance Emergency Preparedness in the National Capital Region, by William O. Jenkins, Jr., director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-05-889T, July 14, 2005.
- Homeland Security: DHS' Efforts to Enhance First Responders' All-Hazards Capabilities Continue to Evolve. GAO-05-652, July 11, 2005. [PDF 1.5MB]
- Federal Emergency Management Agency: Crisis Counseling Grants Awarded to the State of New York after the September 11 Terrorist Attacks. GAO-05-514, May 31, 2005.
- Continuity of Operations: Agency Plans Have Improved, but Better Oversight Could Assist Agencies in Preparing for Emergencies, by Linda D. Koontz, director, information management issues, before the House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-05-619T, April 28, 2005.
- Continuity of Operations: Agency Plans Have Improved, but Better Oversight Could Assist Agencies in Preparing for Emergencies. GAO-05-577, April 28, 2005.
- Homeland Security: Effective Regional Coordination Can Enhance Emergency Preparedness. GAO-04-1009, September 15, 2004.
- Homeland Security: Federal Leadership Needed to Facilitate Interoperable Communications Between First RespondersGAO-04-1057T, September 8, 2004.
- Homeland Security: Federal Leadership and Intergovernmental Cooperation Required to Achieve First Responder Interoperable Communications. GAO-04-740, July 20, 2004.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency: Lack of Controls and Key Information for Property Leaves Assets Vulnerable to Loss or Misappropriation. GAO-04-819R, July 15, 2004.
- Homeland Security: Coordinated Planning and Standards Needed to Better Manage First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region, by William O. Jenkins, Jr., director, homeland security and justice, before the House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-04-904T, June 24, 2004.
- Homeland Security: Management of the First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region Reflects the Need for Coordinated Planning and Performance Goals. GAO-04-433, May 28, 2004.
- Status of FEMA's FY03 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program. GAO-04-727R, April 28, 2004.
