FEMA Response to Hurricane Sandy, Senators Panel
Senators affected by Hurricane Sandy testified about damage and recovery efforts in their states. They focused on the ch…
The purpose of this hearing was to evaluate preparedness and mitigation efforts among flood-prone communities and responsible federal agenci… read more
The purpose of this hearing was to evaluate preparedness and mitigation efforts among flood-prone communities and responsible federal agencies, by evaluating the accuracy of the FEMA flood map modernization process, its impact on states and localities, mechanisms for dispute resolution, and the impact of levee inspections and certifications on determinations of flood risk.
Since the epic failure of the federal levees in New Orleans in August 2005, additional levee failures occurred during the Midwest floods in 2008 and the historic spring floods earlier this year in Rhode Island and Tennessee.
On March 18, 2010, 16 Senators signed a letter to FEMA and the Corps of Engineers citing challenges in the ongoing flood map modernization process. Among the areas listed were: a lack of communication and outreach with local stakeholders; a lack of coordination between FEMA and USACE in answering questions about both flood mapping, flood insurance and flood control infrastructure repairs; a la close
Senators affected by Hurricane Sandy testified about damage and recovery efforts in their states. They focused on the ch…
The heads of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort testified on continuing efforts and challenges remaining in the clean u…
Craig Fugate testified on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) fiscal year 2016 budget request. The request …
Mr. Paulison testified about the status of emergency relief and recovery efforts in areas along the Gulf Coast following…