Topic Collection: Disaster Preparedness, Response and Reconstruction Products

This page lists the most recent reports and testimonies related to disaster preparedness, response and reconstruction issued since October 2006.

Selected reports and testimonies related to disaster preparedness, response and reconstruction issued prior to October 2006

Showing 81 items.

Hurricane Katrina: Continuing Debris Removal and Disposal Issues
GAO-08-985R, August 25, 2008
Federal Communications Commission: Commercial Mobile Alert System
GAO-08-1070R, August 6, 2008
Hurricane Katrina: Trends in the Operating Results of Five Hospitals in New Orleans before and after Hurricane Katrina
GAO-08-681R, July 17, 2008
Gulf Opportunity Zone: States Are Allocating Federal Tax Incentives to Finance Low-Income Housing and a Wide Range of Private Facilities
GAO-08-913, July 16, 2008
Emergency Management: GAO Responses to Post-hearing Questions for the Record
GAO-08-1003R, July 15, 2008
National Flood Insurance Program: Financial Challenges Underscore Need for Improved Oversight of Mitigation Programs and Key Contracts
GAO-08-437, June 16, 2008
Emergency Preparedness: States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources
GAO-08-668, June 13, 2008
Emergency Management: Observations on DHS's Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters
GAO-08-868T, June 11, 2008
National Response Framework: FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process
GAO-08-768, June 11, 2008
September 11: HHS Needs to Develop a Plan That Incorporates Lessons from the Responder Health Programs
GAO-08-610, May 30, 2008
Natural Catastrophe Insurance: Analysis of a Proposed Combined Federal Flood and Wind Insurance Program
GAO-08-504, April 25, 2008
Homeland Defense: U.S. Northern Command Has Made Progress but Needs to Address Force Allocation, Readiness Tracking Gaps, and Other Issues
GAO-08-251, April 16, 2008
Status of Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Evacuation of Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations and Patients and Residents of Health Care Facilities
GAO-08-544R, April 1, 2008
Catastrophic Disasters: Federal Efforts Help States Prepare for and Respond to Psychological Consequences, but FEMA's Crisis Counseling Program Needs Improvements
GAO-08-22, February 29, 2008
National Disaster Response: FEMA Should Take Action to Improve Capacity and Coordination between Government and Voluntary Sectors
GAO-08-369, February 27, 2008
Disaster Cost Estimates: FEMA Can Improve Its Learning from Past Experience and Management of Disaster-Related Resources
GAO-08-301, February 22, 2008
Emergency Transit Assistance: Federal Funding for Recent Disasters, and Options for the Future
GAO-08-243, February 15, 2008
Wildland Fire Management: Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively
GAO-08-433T, February 12, 2008
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: Emergency Agricultural Assistance, 2007; Crop Disaster and Livestock Indemnity Programs
GAO-08-392R, January 8, 2008
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: 2005-2007 Livestock Compensation and Catfish Grant Programs
GAO-08-393R, January 8, 2008
Army Corps of Engineers: Known Performance Issues with New Orleans Drainage Canal Pumps Have Been Addressed, but Guidance on Future Contracts Is Needed
GAO-08-288, December 31, 2007
National Flood Insurance Program: Greater Transparency and Oversight of Wind and Flood Damage Determinations Are Needed
GAO-08-28, December 28, 2007
Maritime Security: Federal Efforts Needed to Address Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks on Energy Commodity Tankers
GAO-08-141, December 10, 2007
Natural Disasters: Public Policy Options for Changing the Federal Role in Natural Catastrophe Insurance
GAO-08-7, November 26, 2007
Tax Compliance: Some Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Assistance Recipients Have Unpaid Federal Taxes
GAO-08-101R, November 16, 2007
Hurricane Katrina: Ineffective FEMA Oversight of Housing Maintenance Contracts in Mississippi Resulted in Millions of Dollars of Waste and Potential Fraud
GAO-08-106, November 16, 2007
Influenza Pandemic: Opportunities Exist to Address Critical Infrastructure Protection Challenges That Require Federal and Private Sector Coordination
GAO-08-36, October 31, 2007
Internet Infrastructure: Challenges in Developing a Public/Private Recovery Plan
GAO-08-212T, October 23, 2007
Maritime Security: One Year Later: A Progress Report on the SAFE Port Act
GAO-08-171T, October 16, 2007
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Ongoing Challenges Facing the National Flood Insurance Program
GAO-08-118T, October 2, 2007
Small Business Contracting: Observations from Reviews of Contracting and Advocacy Activities of Federal Agencies
GAO-07-1255T, September 26, 2007
National Flood Insurance Program: FEMA's Management and Oversight of Payments for Insurance Company Services Should Be Improved
GAO-07-1078, September 5, 2007
Disaster Housing: Implementation of FEMA's Alternative Housing Pilot Program Provides Lessons for Improving Future Competitions
GAO-07-1143R, August 31, 2007
Natural Hazard Mitigation: Various Mitigation Efforts Exist, but Federal Efforts Do Not Provide a Comprehensive Strategic Framework
GAO-07-403, August 22, 2007
Gulf Coast Rebuilding: Observations on Federal Financial Implications
GAO-07-1079T, August 2, 2007
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, July 31, 2007
Small Business Administration: Response to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes Highlights Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness
GAO-07-1124T, July 25, 2007
2010 Census: Preparations for the 2010 Census Underway, but Continued Oversight and Risk Management Are Critical
GAO-07-1106T, July 17, 2007
Preliminary Information on Rebuilding Efforts in the Gulf Coast
GAO-07-809R, June 29, 2007
Emergency Management Assistance Compact: Enhancing EMAC's Collaborative and Administrative Capacity Should Improve National Disaster Response
GAO-07-854, June 29, 2007
Energy Efficiency: Important Challenges Must Be Overcome to Realize Significant Opportunities for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Gulf Coast Reconstruction
GAO-07-654, June 26, 2007
Hurricane Katrina: EPA's Current and Future Environmental Protection Efforts Could Be Enhanced by Addressing Issues and Challenges Faced on the Gulf Coast
GAO-07-651, June 25, 2007
Homeland Security: Guidance from Operations Directorate Will Enhance Collaboration among Departmental Operations Centers
GAO-07-683T, June 20, 2007
2010 Census: Census Bureau Has Improved the Local Update of Census Addresses Program, but Challenges Remain
GAO-07-736, June 14, 2007
National Flood Insurance Program: Preliminary Views on FEMA's Ability to Ensure Accurate Payments on Hurricane-Damaged Properties
GAO-07-991T, June 12, 2007
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Procurement of Pumping Systems for the New Orleans Drainage Canals
GAO-07-908R, May 23, 2007
Child Welfare: Additional Federal Action Could Help States Address Challenges in Providing Services to Children and Families
GAO-07-850T, May 15, 2007
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-07-835T, May 15, 2007
Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades are Potentially Significant
GAO-07-820T, May 3, 2007
2010 Census: Design Shows Progress, but Managing Technology Acquisitions, Temporary Field Staff, and Gulf Region Enumeration Require Attention
GAO-07-779T, April 24, 2007
Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades are Potentially Significant
GAO-07-760T, April 19, 2007
IRS Emergency Planning: Headquarters Plans Supported Response to 2006 Flooding, but Additional Guidance Could Improve All Hazard Preparedness
GAO-07-579, April 16, 2007
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs; 2006 Livestock Assistance Grant Program
GAO-07-715R, April 16, 2007
Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation: 2006 Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Programs
GAO-07-511R, April 16, 2007
Gulf Coast Rebuilding: Preliminary Observations on Progress to Date and Challenges for the Future
GAO-07-574T, April 12, 2007
Hurricane Katrina: Agency Contracting Data Should Be More Complete Regarding Subcontracting Opportunities for Small Business
GAO-07-698T, April 12, 2007
Disaster Preparedness: Better Planning Would Improve OSHA's Efforts to Protect Workers' Safety and Health in Disasters
GAO-07-193, March 28, 2007
Port Risk Management: Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Disaster Planning and Recovery
GAO-07-412, March 28, 2007
Coastal Barrier Resources System: Status of Development That Has Occurred and Financial Assistance Provided by Federal Agencies
GAO-07-356, March 19, 2007
Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades Are Potentially Significant
GAO-07-285, March 16, 2007
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief: Continued Findings of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
GAO-07-300, March 15, 2007
Homeland Security: Preparing for and Responding to Disasters
GAO-07-395T, March 9, 2007
Hurricane Katrina: Agency Contracting Data Should Be More Complete Regarding Subcontracting Opportunities for Small Businesses
GAO-07-205, March 1, 2007
Hurricane Katrina: Allocation and Use of $2 Billion for Medicaid and Other Health Care Needs
GAO-07-67, February 28, 2007
Foreign Assistance: USAID Signature Tsunami Reconstruction Efforts in Indonesia and Sri Lanka Exceed Initial Cost and Schedule Estimates, and Face Further Risks
GAO-07-357, February 28, 2007
Disaster Assistance: Better Planning Needed for Housing Victims of Catastrophic Disasters
GAO-07-88, February 28, 2007
Highway Emergency Relief: Reexamination Needed to Address Fiscal Imbalance and Long-term Sustainability
GAO-07-245, February 23, 2007
Small Business Administration: Additional Steps Needed to Enhance Agency Preparedness for Future Disasters
GAO-07-114, February 14, 2007
Small Business Administration: Response to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes Highlights Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness
GAO-07-484T, February 14, 2007
Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security
GAO-07-452T, February 7, 2007
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Federal Actions Could Enhance Preparedness of Certain State-Administered Federal Support Programs
GAO-07-219, February 7, 2007
Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security
GAO-07-398T, February 6, 2007
Wildland Fire Management: Lack of a Cohesive Strategy Hinders Agencies' Cost-Containment Efforts
GAO-07-427T, January 30, 2007
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief: Prevention Is the Key to Minimizing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Recovery Efforts
GAO-07-418T, January 29, 2007
Budget Issues: FEMA Needs Adequate Data, Plans, and Systems to Effectively Manage Resources for Day-to-Day Operations
GAO-07-139, January 19, 2007
Response to a post hearing question related to GAO's December 6, 2006 testimony on continued findings of fraud, waste, and abuse associated with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita relief efforts
GAO-07-363R, January 12, 2007
Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations: Actions Needed to Clarify Responsibilities and Increase Preparedness for Evacuations
GAO-07-44, December 22, 2006
National Flood Insurance Program: New Processes Aided Hurricane Katrina Claims Handling, but FEMA's Oversight Should Be Improved
GAO-07-169, December 15, 2006
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief: Continued Findings of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
GAO-07-252T, December 6, 2006
Tax Administration: Most Filing Season Services Continue to Improve, but Opportunities Exist for Additional Savings
GAO-07-27, November 15, 2006
Capital Financing: Department Management Improvements Could Enhance Education's Loan Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
GAO-07-64, October 18, 2006
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