GAO Disaster Assistance Reports - Disaster Preparedness -- Response Capabilities --- Communications/Warning Systems
Disaster Management & Assistance Program
The following reports represent GAO's examination of disaster assistance efforts domestically and overseas. GAO's efforts include recommendations to the Department of State to provide updated project cost estimates, obtained from USAID, to the Congress following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and, following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen a variety of capabilities, including response coordination and procurement practices. These reports address:
Disaster Preparedness - Response Capabilities -- Communications/Warning Systems
- Strategic Roles/Responsibilities
- Response Planning/Training/Exercising/Coordination
- Grant Funding
- Response Capabilities - Communications/Warning Systems
- Response Capabilities - Medical Care
Emergency Preparedness
Improved Planning and Coordination Necessary for Modernization and Integration of Public Alert and Warning System
GAO-09-834, Sep 9, 2009
GAO-09-834, Sep 9, 2009
Emergency Communications
National Communications System Provides Programs for Priority Calling, but Planning for New Initiatives and Performance Measurement Could be Strengthened
GAO-09-822, Aug 28, 2009
GAO-09-822, Aug 28, 2009
Emergency Communications
Vulnerabilities Remain and Limited Collaboration and Monitoring Hamper Federal Efforts
GAO-09-604, Jun 26, 2009
GAO-09-604, Jun 26, 2009
Radio Communications
Congressional Action Needed to Ensure Agencies Collaborate to Develop a Joint Solution
GAO-09-133, Dec 12, 2008
GAO-09-133, Dec 12, 2008
GAO Contact
David Gootnick
Director, International Affairs and Trade
Foreign Disaster Assistance Contact
(202) 512-3149
GAO Contact
William Jenkins, Jr.
Director, Homeland Security and Justice
Domestic Disaster Assistance Contact
(202) 512-8757