Disaster Management:
Recent Disasters Demonstrate the Need to Improve the Nation's Response Strategy
T-RCED-93-13: Published: Mar 2, 1993. Publicly Released: Mar 2, 1993.
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GAO discussed the federal government's strategy for responding to catastrophic disasters. GAO noted that: (1) the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster response strategy was not timely or adequate for dealing with catastrophic disasters because it lacked rapid disaster assessment provisions and specific functional responsibilities needed to respond to catastrophic disaster requirements; (2) the federal government needed to improve the national response system by improving the methodology used to assess disaster assistance, the timeliness of response when providing mass care, and disaster resource utilization; (3) a federal disaster unit is needed to forecast impact, assess damage, evaluate state and local preparedness, estimate response needs, and coordinate response activities; (4) the Department of Defense (DOD) is the only agency able that has the adequate resources and transportation necessary to provide mass care, restore order, and meet victims' immediate needs; (5) although DOD is willing to cooperate in disaster relief efforts, it believes that it should not be responsible for planning, directing, or managing disaster relief efforts; (6) FEMA could better utilize and increase its disaster relief resources by reassigning its national security funds toward disaster response, and enhancing state and local disaster preparedness oversight; and (7) improvements to federal disaster relief include improved administrative response, communication, and leadership.
Apr 27, 2017
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Flood Insurance:
Comprehensive Reform Could Improve Solvency and Enhance ResilienceGAO-17-425: Published: Apr 27, 2017. Publicly Released: Apr 27, 2017.
Apr 13, 2017
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Rural Broadband Deployment:
Improved Consistency with Leading Practices Could Enhance Management of Loan and Grant ProgramsGAO-17-301: Published: Apr 13, 2017. Publicly Released: Apr 13, 2017.
Sep 7, 2016
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HUBZone Program:
Opportunities Exist to Further Improve OversightGAO-16-866T: Published: Sep 7, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 7, 2016.
Sep 6, 2016
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Community Development Block Grants:
Sources of Data on Community Income Are LimitedGAO-16-734: Published: Sep 6, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 6, 2016.
Aug 24, 2016
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Flood Insurance:
Review of FEMA Study and Report on Community-Based OptionsGAO-16-766: Published: Aug 24, 2016. Publicly Released: Aug 24, 2016.
May 26, 2016
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Disaster Recovery:
FEMA Needs to Assess Its Effectiveness in Implementing the National Disaster Recovery FrameworkGAO-16-476: Published: May 26, 2016. Publicly Released: May 26, 2016.
Apr 18, 2016
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National Flood Insurance Program:
Continued Progress Needed to Fully Address Prior GAO Recommendations on Rate-Setting MethodsGAO-16-59: Published: Mar 17, 2016. Publicly Released: Apr 18, 2016.
Mar 24, 2016
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HUBZone Program:
Actions Taken on February 2015 GAO RecommendationsGAO-16-423R: Published: Mar 24, 2016. Publicly Released: Mar 24, 2016.
Mar 10, 2016
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National Flood Insurance Program:
Options for Providing Affordability AssistanceGAO-16-190: Published: Feb 10, 2016. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 2016.
Feb 4, 2016
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Innovative Manufacturing:
Commerce Should Target Program Outreach to Address Capital Access GapsGAO-16-271: Published: Feb 4, 2016. Publicly Released: Feb 4, 2016.
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