Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Disaster Assistance
Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Disaster Assistance

Author: Gregory D. Kutz

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2009-12

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1437918336

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Previous work on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita identified fraud, waste, and abuse resulting from a lack of fraud-prevention controls within the FEMA assistance programs. For ex., FEMA did not verify the identities or addresses of individuals applying for aid under its Individuals and Households Program. FEMA also did not verify the eligibility of individuals seeking shelter in FEMA-paid-for hotels and made duplicate payments to individuals who applied multiple times. The auditor conducted undercover tests during the response to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. This report discusses: (1) whether FEMA's controls have improved since Katrina and Rita; and (2) issues identified related to the customer service that FEMA provided. Includes recommendations. Illus.

Resilience and Opportunity
Resilience and Opportunity

Author: Amy Liu

Publisher: Brookings Institution Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0815721498

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Explores how such disasters as Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have taught important lessons about post-disaster recovery, in a positive report that illuminates outstanding economic, environmental and social challenges. Original.

Disaster Assistance
Disaster Assistance

Author: Kay Brown

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2009-11

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1437919561

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As a result of the unprecedented damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, the fed. gov¿t., for the first time, funded several disaster case mgmt. programs. These programs help victims access services for disaster-related needs. This report reviewed: (1) steps the fed. gov¿t. took to support disaster case mgmt. programs after the hurricanes; (2) the extent to which fed. agencies oversaw the implementation of these programs; (3) challenges case mgmt. agencies experienced in delivering disaster case mgmt. services; and (4) how these programs will inform the development of a fed. case mgmt. program for future disasters. The author conducted site visits to Louisiana and Mississippi. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.

Public Health and Medical Emergency Management
Public Health and Medical Emergency Management

Author: Sarah A. Lister

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2011-08

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1437982395

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Key recent events ¿ the 2001 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and the H1N1 influenza (¿flu¿) pandemic, among others ¿ sharpened congressional interest in the nation¿s ability to respond to health threats. For the response to health emergencies, most authority resides with state and local governments, and most capacity resides in the private sector. The federal government plays a key role, however, providing numerous forms of assistance for planning and preparedness, as well as for response and recovery. This report summarizes key issues in domestic public health and medical preparedness and response, and discusses selected federal programs. It discusses issues regarding government leadership, organization, and capacity; health system preparedness and response; the development, procurement, and use of countermeasures; and the defense against specific threats, including foodborne outbreaks and bioterrorism, among others. Figures. This is a print on demand report.

A New Way Home
A New Way Home

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13:

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Congressional Record
Congressional Record

Author: United States. Congress

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 1680

ISBN-13:

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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Emergency Management: Actions to Implement Select Provisions of the Post-Katrina Emergency Act
Emergency Management: Actions to Implement Select Provisions of the Post-Katrina Emergency Act

Author: William O. Jenkins

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2009-12

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1437914373

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Hurricane Katrina (HK) severely tested disaster mgmt. at the fed., state, and local levels and revealed weaknesses in the basic elements -- leadership, capabilities, and accountability -- of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. In October 2006, Congress enacted the Post-Katrina Act to address issues identified in the response to HK. In Nov. 2008, the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA had preliminary efforts under way to address most of the provisions, but also identified areas that required further action. This statement discusses basic elements related to: (1) findings from the response to HK; (2) provisions of the Post-Katrina Act; and (3) actions DHS and FEMA have taken to implement these provisions.

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Disaster Assistance
Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Disaster Assistance

Author: United States Government Accountability Office

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-09-11

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9781976215711

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GAO's previous work on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita identified fraud, waste, and abuse resulting from a lack of fraud-prevention controls within the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) assistance programs. For example, FEMA did not verify the identities or addresses of individuals applying for aid under its Individuals and Households Program (IHP). FEMA also did not verify the eligibility of individuals seeking shelter in FEMA-paid-for hotels and made duplicate payments to individuals who applied multiple times. GAO made numerous recommendations designed to improve these controls. To follow up on this work, GAO conducted undercover tests of the IHP process during the response to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. This report discusses (1) whether FEMA's controls have improved since Katrina and Rita and (2) issues GAO identified related to the customer service that FEMA provided. GAO submitted bogus applications for disaster assistance, met with FEMA officials, and contacted actual disaster victims to determine their experiences applying for aid.