A Failure of Initiative

A Failure of Initiative

Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina

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Published: 2006

Total Pages: 588

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The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina

The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina

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Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 228

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"The objective of this report is to identify and establish a roadmap on how to do that, and lay the groundwork for transforming how this Nation- from every level of government to the private sector to individual citizens and communities - pursues a real and lasting vision of preparedness. To get there will require significant change to the status quo, to include adjustments to policy, structure, and mindset"--P. 2.


Far from Home

Far from Home

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

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Published: 2009

Total Pages: 294

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Legislative Calendar

Legislative Calendar

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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Published: 2006

Total Pages: 172

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Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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Published: 2007

Total Pages: 348

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Emergency Management: Observations on DHS's Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters

Emergency Management: Observations on DHS's Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters

Author: William O. Jenkins

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2009-02

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 1437906397

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The Homeland Security Act was enacted in Nov. 2002, creating the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) to improve homeland security following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The act centralized the leadership of many homeland security activities under a single fed. dept. DHS has the dominant role in implementing this national strategy. This hearing discusses the status of DHS¿s actions in fulfilling its respon. to: (1) establish policies to define roles and respon. for national emergency preparedness efforts and prepare for the transition between presidential admin.; and (2) develop operational plans and performance metrics to implement these roles and respon. and coordinate fed. resources for disaster planning and response.


Ready to Lead?

Ready to Lead?

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight

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Published: 2008

Total Pages: 68

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