GAO Disaster Assistance Reports - Disaster Recovery -- Assistance to Survivors (Individual Assistance - Domestic)
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 Recovery - Assistance to Survivors (Individual Assistance - Domestic)
- Assistance to Survivors (Individual Assistance - Domestic)
- Rebuilding Infrastructure (Domestic)
- Rebuilding Infrastructure (Foreign)
Small Business Administration
Small Business Administration
Continued Attention Needed to Address Reforms to the Disaster Loan Program
GAO-10-735T, May 19, 2010
GAO-10-735T, May 19, 2010
Disaster Housing
FEMA Needs More Detailed Guidance and Performance Measures to Help Ensure Effective Assistance after Major Disasters
GAO-09-796, Aug 28, 2009
GAO-09-796, Aug 28, 2009
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, Jul 29, 2009
GAO-09-755, Jul 29, 2009
Disaster Assistance
Federal Efforts to Assist Group Site Residents with Employment, Services for Families with Children, and Transportation
GAO-09-81, Dec 11, 2008
GAO-09-81, Dec 11, 2008
Hurricane Katrina
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