Continuity of the Federal Government in a Critical National Emergency, a Neglected Necessity

LCD-78-409 Published: Apr 27, 1978. Publicly Released: Apr 27, 1978.

Highlights

The Federal Preparedness Agency (FPA) is responsible for setting policies for planning the continuity of government in a national emergency and for coordinating plans among 30 federal agencies.

Full Report

Full Report (90 pages)

Office of Public Affairs

Chuck Young

Managing Director

youngc1@gao.gov

(202) 512-4800

Topics

National Defense

Civil defenseFederal agenciesInformation systemsInteragency relationsPlanningSafetyContinuity of governmentEmergency preparednessMobilizationNational preparedness