GAO Disaster Assistance Reports - Disaster Preparedness -- Strategic Roles/Responsibilities
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 - Strategic Roles/Responsibilities
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Preliminary Assessment of Federal Financial Risks and Cost Reimbursement and Notification Policies and Procedures
GAO-11-90R, Nov 12, 2010
GAO-11-90R, Nov 12, 2010
U.S. Tsunami Preparedness
NOAA Has Expanded Its Tsunami Programs, but Improved Planning Could Enhance Effectiveness
GAO-10-490, Apr 28, 2010
GAO-10-490, Apr 28, 2010
Emergency Preparedness
FEMA Faces Challenges Integrating Community Preparedness Programs into Its Strategic Approach
GAO-10-193, Jan 29, 2010
GAO-10-193, Jan 29, 2010
Emergency Management
Actions to Implement Select Provisions of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act
GAO-09-433T, Mar 17, 2009
GAO-09-433T, Mar 17, 2009
Government Operations
Actions Taken to Implement the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006
GAO-09-59R, Nov 21, 2008
GAO-09-59R, Nov 21, 2008
National Response Framework
FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process
GAO-08-768, Jun 11, 2008
GAO-08-768, Jun 11, 2008
Disaster Cost Estimates
FEMA Can Improve Its Learning from Past Experience and Management of Disaster-Related Resources
GAO-08-301, Feb 22, 2008
GAO-08-301, Feb 22, 2008
Homeland Security
Observations on DHS and FEMA Efforts to Prepare for and Respond to Major and Catastrophic Disasters and Address Related Recommendations and Legislation
GAO-07-1142T, Jul 31, 2007
GAO-07-1142T, Jul 31, 2007
Emergency Preparedness and Response
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