2009 Hurricane Preparedness
Witnesses testified about government plans and preparations for the 2009 hurricane season. The hurricane forecast called for approximately 14 storms, with up to 7 reaching hurricane strength…
298 viewsWitnesses testified about government plans and preparations for the 2009 hurricane season. The hurricane forecast called for approximately 14 storms, with up to 7 reaching hurricane strength…
298 viewsTwo homeland security subcommittees held a joint hearing on progress made in reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Topics included national security and eliminating fraud and wa…
207 viewsSecretary Chertoff announced the fiscal year 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program and the new rules for distributing the grants. Topics included incentive grants, funds for state and local g…
70 viewsThe commission held a hearing to examine proposed changes in the organization and resource allocation of the National Guard and Reserves. Legislative proposals focused on increasing the resp…
115 viewsThe House Committee on Homeland Security holds a hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) process of awarding anti-terrorism grants. Recently announced funding levels i…
251 viewsUndersecretary Foresman talks about the federal government’s emergency preparedness plans and procedures to respond to hurricanes in the upcoming season that began June 1st. He also responde…
83 viewsMilitary reserve and National Guard officials testified about the current and future roles of the National Guard and reserves in homeland defense, homeland security, and disaster response.
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