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| Date Nov. 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-253T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, November 30, 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Testimony Before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Progress Continues in Addressing Reforms to the Disaster Loan Program
Statement of William B. Shear, Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-12-253T ... |
| Date Sept. 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-946T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Challenges for the Food and Agriculture Sector in Respondi... |
| Date Aug. 24, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-883T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. CDT Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management; Committee on Homeland Security; House of Representatives MARITIME SECURITY Progress Made, but Further Actions Needed to Secure the Maritime Energy Supply
Statement of Stephen L. Caldwell, Dir... |
| Date Aug. 19, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-652 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2011 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Actions Needed to Improve Response to Potential Terrorist Attacks and Natural Disasters Affecting Food and Agriculture GA... |
| Date April 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-567T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS Developing and Acquiring Medical Countermeasures Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and N... |
| Date March 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-260T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, March 17, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEASURING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FEMA Has Made Limited Progress in Assessing National Capabilities
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GA... |
| Date Dec. 16, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-153R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 16, 2010 The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman Chairman The Honorable Susan M. Collins Ranking Member Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Chairman The Honorable George V. Voinovich Ranking Member Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Fede... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-969T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DISASTER RESPONSE Criteria for Developing and Validating Effective Response Plans
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-10-969T September 22... |
| Date May 19, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-735T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senate SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Continued Attention Needed to Address Reforms to the Disaster Loan Program
Statement of William B. Shear, Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO... |
| Date March 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-386 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND DEFENSE DOD Can Enhance Efforts to Identify Capabilities to Support Civil Authorities during Disasters GAO-10-386 March 2010 HOMELAND DEFENSE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-386, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD Can Enhance Efforts to Identify Capab... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-193 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FEMA Faces Challenges Integrating Community Preparedness Programs into Its Strategic Approach GAO-10-193 January 2010 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-193, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Faces Challenges Inte... |
| Date Jan. 25, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-381T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST in Danville, Pennsylvania Monday, January 25, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS State Efforts to Plan for Medical Surge Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocati... |
| Date Sept. 14, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-996T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Monday, September 14, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives COMBATING NUCLEAR TERRORISM
Preliminary Observations on Preparedness to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiologi... |
| Date July 31, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-811 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate DISASTER RECOVERY Experiences from Past Disasters Offer Insights for Effective Collaboration after Catastrophic Events GAO-09-811 July 2009 DISASTER RECOVERY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-811, a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government... |
| Date July 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-900T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Additional Steps Should Be Taken to Address Reforms to the Disaster Loan Program and Improve the Application Process for Future Disasters
Statement of William B. Shear, ... |
| Date July 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-755 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to the Chairwoman, Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Additional Steps Should Be Taken to Address Reforms to the Disaster Loan Program and Improve the Application Process for Future Disasters GAO-09-755 July 2009 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-755, a r... |
| Date June 26, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-604 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, United States Senate EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Vulnerabilities Remain and Limited Collaboration and Monitoring Hamper Federal Efforts GAO-09-604 June 2009 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Highlights
Highlights of ... |
| Date June 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-551 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES Limited Progress Has Been Made on Relocating Villages Threatened by Flooding and Erosion GAO-09-551 June 2009 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-551, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES
Limited Progress Has Been Made on Rel... |
| Date May 7, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-369 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS FEMA Has Made Progress, but Needs to Complete and Integrate Planning, Exercise, and Assessment Efforts GAO-09-369 April 2009 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-369, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Has Made Progress,... |
| Date Dec. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-188R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 22, 2008 The Honorable Spencer Bachus Ranking Member Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito Ranking Member Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives The Honorable Christopher Shays House of Representatives... |
| Date Nov. 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-59R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 21, 2008 Congressional Requesters: Subject: Actions Taken to Implement the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 On August 29, 2005, and in the ensuing days, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma devastated the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Hurricane Katrina alone affected more than a half million p... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-20 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FLOOD INSURANCE Options for Addressing the Financial Impact of Subsidized Premium Rates on the National Flood Insurance Program GAO-09-20 November 2008 FLOOD INSURANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-20, a report to the Ranking Member, Committ... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1120 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate DISASTER RECOVERY Past Experiences Offer Insights for Recovering from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Other Recent Natural Disasters GAO-08-1120 September 2008 DISASTER RECOVERY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1120, a report to the Committee on Homeland... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1175T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at time 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives MASS CARE IN DISASTERS FEMA Should Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events and Mo... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-823 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS FEMA Should More Fully Assess Organizations’ Mass Care Capabilities and Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events GAO-08-823 September 2008 VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-823, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Rel... |
| Date July 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1003R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 15, 2008 The Honorable Bennie G. Thompson Chairman Committee on Homeland Security U.S. House of Representatives Subject: Emergency Management: GAO Responses to Post-hearing Questions for the Record Dear Mr. Chairman: On June 11, 2008, I testified before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight on the Depa... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-668 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources GAO-08-668 June 2008 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-668, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability States A... |
| Date June 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-768 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process GAO-08-768 June 2008 NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-768, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Needs P... |
| Date June 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-868T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Observations on DHS’s Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr. Director Homel... |
| Date May 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-610 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SEPTEMBER 11 HHS Needs to Develop a Plan That Incorporates Lessons from the Responder Health Programs GAO-08-610 May 2008 SEPTEMBER 11 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-610, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability HHS Needs to Develop a Plan That Incorporates Lessons from ... |
| Date April 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-251 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND DEFENSE U.S. Northern Command Has Made Progress but Needs to Address Force Allocation, Readiness Tracking Gaps, and Other Issues GAO-08-251 April 2008 HOMELAND DEFENSE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-251, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability U.S. Northern C... |
| Date April 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-544R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 1, 2008 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Status of Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Evacuation of Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations and Patients and Resident... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-22 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CATASTROPHIC DISASTERS Federal Efforts Help States Prepare for and Respond to Psychological Consequences, but FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program Needs Improvements GAO-08-22 February 2008 CATASTROPHIC DISASTERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-22, a report to congressional requesters Accountability I... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-369 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FEMA Should Take Action to Improve Capacity and Coordination between Government and Voluntary Sectors GAO-08-369 February 2008 NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-369, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Sho... |
| Date Feb. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-301 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DISASTER COST ESTIMATES FEMA Can Improve Its Learning from Past Experience and Management of Disaster-Related Resources GAO-08-301 February 2008 DISASTER COST ESTIMATES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-301, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Can Improve Its... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-243 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate EMERGENCY TRANSIT ASSISTANCE Federal Funding for Recent Disasters, and Options for the Future GAO-08-243 February 2008 EMERGENCY TRANSIT ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-243, a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Sen... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-433T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively
State... |
| Date Dec. 10, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-141 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters MARITIME SECURITY Federal Efforts Needed to Address Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks on Energy Commodity Tankers GAO-08-141 December 2007 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-141, a report to Congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Feder... |
| Date July 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1142T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT July 31, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Observations on DHS and FEMA Efforts to Prepare for and Respond to Major and Catastrophic Disasters and Address Related Recommendations and Legislation
Statement of William O... |
| Date July 25, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1124T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship U.S. Senate SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Response to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes Highlights Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness
Statement of William B. Shear, Director Financial Markets and Community ... |
| Date May 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-908R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 23, 2007 The Honorable Mary L. Landrieu Chairman Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Procurement of Pumping Systems for the New Orleans Drainage Canals Dear Madam Chairman: To avoid flooding in New Orleans... |
| Date May 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-850T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE Additional Federal Action Could Help States Address Challenges in Providing Services to Children and Families
Statement of Corneli... |
| Date May 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-835T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Observations on DHS and FEMA Efforts to Prepare for and Respond to Major and Catastrophic Disasters and Address Related Recommendations and Legislation
Statement of William O. Jenki... |
| Date April 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-579 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate IRS EMERGENCY PLANNING Headquarters Plans Supported Response to 2006 Flooding, but Additional Guidance Could Improve All Hazard Preparedness GAO-07-579 April 2007 IRS EMERGENCY PLANNING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-579, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Sena... |
| Date March 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-412 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to Congressional Committees PORT RISK MANAGEMENT Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Disaster Planning and Recovery GAO-07-412 March 2007 PORT RISK MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-412, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Dis... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-88 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Addressees DISASTER ASSISTANCE Better Planning Needed for Housing Victims of Catastrophic Disasters GAO-07-88 February 2007 DISASTER ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-88, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Planning Needed for Housing Victims of Catastrophi... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-114 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Addressees SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Additional Steps Needed to Enhance Agency Preparedness for Future Disasters GAO-07-114 February 2007 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-114, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Additional Steps Needed to E... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-484T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Response to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes Highlights Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness
Statement of William B. Shear, Director Financial Markets and Community Inv... |
| Date Feb. 7, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-219 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Committees HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA Federal Actions Could Enhance Preparedness of Certain StateAdministered Federal Support Programs
HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA: Federal Actions Could Enhance Preparedness of Certain State-Administered Federal Support Programs (GAO-07-219) On page 26, in line 5 of the second... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-427T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Lack of a Cohesive Strategy Hinders Agencies’ CostContainment Efforts
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-07-427T January 30, 2... |
