Defense Department Role in Domestic Disasters
Panelists talked about the Defense Department’s role in assisting civilian authorities during domestic disasters and unrest.They spoke about… read more
Panelists talked about the Defense Department’s role in assisting civilian authorities during domestic disasters and unrest.They spoke about law enforcement challenges during hurricanes, wildfires, and other domestic disasters. They also talked about issues such as budget constraints for disaster response, the security of the U.S. power grid, communication, the role of medical personnel, and search and rescue operations. close
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James Jay Carafano Director Heritage Foundation->Allison (Douglas and Sarah) Center for Foreign Policy Studies
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Paul N. Stockton Assistant Secretary Department of Defense->Homeland Defense and Americas' Security Affairs
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