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 85 items.

Energy Markets: Refinery Outages Can Impact Petroleum Product Prices, but No Federal Requirements to Report Outages Exist: GAO-09-87, October 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disaster Recovery: Past Experiences Offer Insights for Recovering from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Other Recent Natural Disasters: GAO-08-1120, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Mass Care in Disasters: FEMA Should Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events and More Fully Assess Voluntary Organizations' Mass Care Capabilities: GAO-08-1175T, September 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text

Voluntary Organizations: FEMA Should More Fully Assess Organization's Mass Care Capabilities and Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events: GAO-08-823, September 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hurricane Katrina: Continuing Debris Removal and Disposal Issues: GAO-08-985R, August 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Communications Commission: Commercial Mobile Alert System: GAO-08-1070R, August 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Hurricane Katrina: Trends in the Operating Results of Five Hospitals in New Orleans before and after Hurricane Katrina: GAO-08-681R, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text

Emergency Management: GAO Responses to Post-hearing Questions for the Record: GAO-08-1003R, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

National Flood Insurance Program: Financial Challenges Underscore Need for Improved Oversight of Mitigation Programs and Key Contracts: GAO-08-437, June 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 94 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emergency Management: Observations on DHS's Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters: GAO-08-868T, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

National Response Framework: FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process: GAO-08-768, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

September 11: HHS Needs to Develop a Plan That Incorporates Lessons from the Responder Health Programs: GAO-08-610, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Natural Catastrophe Insurance: Analysis of a Proposed Combined Federal Flood and Wind Insurance Program: GAO-08-504, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Disaster Response: FEMA Should Take Action to Improve Capacity and Coordination between Government and Voluntary Sectors: GAO-08-369, February 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disaster Cost Estimates: FEMA Can Improve Its Learning from Past Experience and Management of Disaster-Related Resources: GAO-08-301, February 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emergency Transit Assistance: Federal Funding for Recent Disasters, and Options for the Future: GAO-08-243, February 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Wildland Fire Management: Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively: GAO-08-433T, February 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: Emergency Agricultural Assistance, 2007; Crop Disaster and Livestock Indemnity Programs: GAO-08-392R, January 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: 2005-2007 Livestock Compensation and Catfish Grant Programs: GAO-08-393R, January 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Flood Insurance Program: Greater Transparency and Oversight of Wind and Flood Damage Determinations Are Needed: GAO-08-28, December 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 112 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Natural Disasters: Public Policy Options for Changing the Federal Role in Natural Catastrophe Insurance: GAO-08-7, November 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 90 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Compliance: Some Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Assistance Recipients Have Unpaid Federal Taxes: GAO-08-101R, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Pandemic: Opportunities Exist to Address Critical Infrastructure Protection Challenges That Require Federal and Private Sector Coordination: GAO-08-36, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internet Infrastructure: Challenges in Developing a Public/Private Recovery Plan: GAO-08-212T, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: One Year Later: A Progress Report on the SAFE Port Act: GAO-08-171T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Emergency Management Agency: Ongoing Challenges Facing the National Flood Insurance Program: GAO-08-118T, October 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Contracting: Observations from Reviews of Contracting and Advocacy Activities of Federal Agencies: GAO-07-1255T, September 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

National Flood Insurance Program: FEMA's Management and Oversight of Payments for Insurance Company Services Should Be Improved: GAO-07-1078, September 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disaster Housing: Implementation of FEMA's Alternative Housing Pilot Program Provides Lessons for Improving Future Competitions: GAO-07-1143R, August 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Natural Hazard Mitigation: Various Mitigation Efforts Exist, but Federal Efforts Do Not Provide a Comprehensive Strategic Framework: GAO-07-403, August 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Gulf Coast Rebuilding: Observations on Federal Financial Implications: GAO-07-1079T, August 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration: Response to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes Highlights Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness: GAO-07-1124T, July 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Preparations for the 2010 Census Underway, but Continued Oversight and Risk Management Are Critical: GAO-07-1106T, July 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Preliminary Information on Rebuilding Efforts in the Gulf Coast: GAO-07-809R, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Emergency Management Assistance Compact: Enhancing EMAC's Collaborative and Administrative Capacity Should Improve National Disaster Response: GAO-07-854, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 102 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Guidance from Operations Directorate Will Enhance Collaboration among Departmental Operations Centers: GAO-07-683T, June 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Census Bureau Has Improved the Local Update of Census Addresses Program, but Challenges Remain: GAO-07-736, June 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Flood Insurance Program: Preliminary Views on FEMA's Ability to Ensure Accurate Payments on Hurricane-Damaged Properties: GAO-07-991T, June 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Procurement of Pumping Systems for the New Orleans Drainage Canals: GAO-07-908R, May 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Child Welfare: Additional Federal Action Could Help States Address Challenges in Providing Services to Children and Families: GAO-07-850T, May 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades are Potentially Significant: GAO-07-820T, May 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Design Shows Progress, but Managing Technology Acquisitions, Temporary Field Staff, and Gulf Region Enumeration Require Attention: GAO-07-779T, April 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades are Potentially Significant: GAO-07-760T, April 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

IRS Emergency Planning: Headquarters Plans Supported Response to 2006 Flooding, but Additional Guidance Could Improve All Hazard Preparedness: GAO-07-579, April 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs; 2006 Livestock Assistance Grant Program: GAO-07-715R, April 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation: 2006 Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Programs: GAO-07-511R, April 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Gulf Coast Rebuilding: Preliminary Observations on Progress to Date and Challenges for the Future: GAO-07-574T, April 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricane Katrina: Agency Contracting Data Should Be More Complete Regarding Subcontracting Opportunities for Small Business: GAO-07-698T, April 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Disaster Preparedness: Better Planning Would Improve OSHA's Efforts to Protect Workers' Safety and Health in Disasters: GAO-07-193, March 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Port Risk Management: Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Disaster Planning and Recovery: GAO-07-412, March 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coastal Barrier Resources System: Status of Development That Has Occurred and Financial Assistance Provided by Federal Agencies: GAO-07-356, March 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades Are Potentially Significant: GAO-07-285, March 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief: Continued Findings of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: GAO-07-300, March 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Preparing for and Responding to Disasters: GAO-07-395T, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricane Katrina: Agency Contracting Data Should Be More Complete Regarding Subcontracting Opportunities for Small Businesses: GAO-07-205, March 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hurricane Katrina: Allocation and Use of $2 Billion for Medicaid and Other Health Care Needs: GAO-07-67, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disaster Assistance: Better Planning Needed for Housing Victims of Catastrophic Disasters: GAO-07-88, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highway Emergency Relief: Reexamination Needed to Address Fiscal Imbalance and Long-term Sustainability: GAO-07-245, February 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: Additional Steps Needed to Enhance Agency Preparedness for Future Disasters: GAO-07-114, February 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: Response to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes Highlights Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness: GAO-07-484T, February 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security: GAO-07-452T, February 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Federal Actions Could Enhance Preparedness of Certain State-Administered Federal Support Programs: GAO-07-219, February 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security: GAO-07-398T, February 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Wildland Fire Management: Lack of a Cohesive Strategy Hinders Agencies' Cost-Containment Efforts: GAO-07-427T, January 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Budget Issues: FEMA Needs Adequate Data, Plans, and Systems to Effectively Manage Resources for Day-to-Day Operations: GAO-07-139, January 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations: Actions Needed to Clarify Responsibilities and Increase Preparedness for Evacuations: GAO-07-44, December 22, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Flood Insurance Program: New Processes Aided Hurricane Katrina Claims Handling, but FEMA's Oversight Should Be Improved: GAO-07-169, December 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief: Continued Findings of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: GAO-07-252T, December 6, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: Most Filing Season Services Continue to Improve, but Opportunities Exist for Additional Savings: GAO-07-27, November 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Capital Financing: Department Management Improvements Could Enhance Education's Loan Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities: GAO-07-64, October 18, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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