GAO Emergency Management Report: FEMA Has Made Progress since Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, but Challenges Remain

Type
Disaster Resources
Year Published
2015
Organization
Government and Accountability Office (GAO)
Description

GAO's recent work highlights both the progress and challenges in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) efforts to lead national preparedness efforts, particularly efforts to assess emergency support capabilities and enhance logistics capabilities. Assessing capabilities is critical to ensure that they will be available when needed in emergencies.

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Contact Information
Christopher P. Currie,
Director,
curriec@gao.gov,
(404) 679-1875