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Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Author | : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Disaster relief |
ISBN | : |
Hurricanes Katrina & Rita Disaster Relief: Prevention is the Key to Minimizing Fraud, Waste, & Abuse in Recovery Efforts
Author | : |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781422313664 |
Disaster Assistance
Author | : David G. Wood |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 2007-08 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781422315323 |
In 2005, Hurricanes Katrina & Rita destroyed thousands of homes & displaced over 1 million people. In light of widespread congressional & public interest in U.S. agencies¿ performance in assisting hurricane victims, the author examined fed. housing assistance. Specifically, this report examines: (1) the extent to which the Nat. Response Plan (NRP) clearly described the responsibilities & capabilities of fed. agencies & the Red Cross; (2) the extent to which these org. had plans for providing sheltering & housing assistance; & (3) the perceptions of victims & others regarding the assistance needed & provided. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.
Department of Homeland Security: Challenges in Implementing the Improper Payments Information Act and Recovering Improper Payments
Author | : United States. Government Accountability Office |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781422398425 |
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief
Author | : Gregory D. Kutz |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2007-08 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 9781422317174 |
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to respond to Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. The author¿s previous work identified suspected fraud, waste, & abuse resulting from control weaknesses associated with FEMA¿s Individuals & Households Program (HIP) & the Dept. of Homeland Security¿s (DHS) purchase card program. Congress asked for a follow-up on this previous work to determine whether potentially improper &/or fraudulent payments continued to be made. Kutz testified on the results of their audit & investigative efforts on Dec. 6, 2006. This report summarizes the results of his follow-up work. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.
Disaster Recovery
Author | : Stanley J. Czerwinski |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 41 |
Release | : 2009-03 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1437910378 |
In Sept. 2008, Hurricanes Ike and Gustav struck the Gulf Coast producing widespread damage and led to fed. major disaster declarations. Earlier this year, heavy flooding resulted in similar declarations in 7 Midwest states. Experiences from past disasters may help states and local governments better prepare for the challenges of managing and implementing the complexities of disaster recovery. This report reviewed 6 past disasters -- the Loma Prieta earthquake in N. Calif. (1989), Hurricane Andrew in S. Florida (1992), the Northridge earthquake in L.A., Calif. (1994), the Kobe earthquake in Japan (1995), the Grand Forks/Red River Flood in N. Dakota and Minnesota (1997), and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf Coast. Illustrations.
Coming Home after Disaster
Author | : Alka Sapat |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2016-12-19 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1315404249 |
Post-disaster housing concerns and dilemmas are complex, global in nature, and are inextricably intertwined with social, economic, and political considerations. The multi-faceted nature of housing recovery requires a holistic approach that accounts for its numerous dimensions and contours that are best captured with multi-disciplinary, multi-scalar, and multi-hazard approaches. This book serves as a valuable resource by highlighting the key issues and challenges that need to be addressed with regard to post-disaster housing. By featuring a collection of case studies on various disasters that have occurred globally and written by scholars and practitioners from various disciplines, it highlights the rich diversity of approaches taken to solve post-disaster housing problems. Coming home after Disaster can serve as an essential reference for researchers and practitioners in disaster and emergency management, public administration, public policy, urban planning, sociology, anthropology, geography, economics, architecture, and other related social science fields. Key features in this book are: Addresses a wide range of dilemmas such as differential levels of social and physical vulnerability; problems related to land tenure, home-ownership, property rights, planning, and zoning; and political and legal challenges to housing recovery. Discusses the role played by public, private and non-governmental organizations, the informal sector, financial institutions, and insurance in rebuilding and housing recovery. Features global case studies, incorporates relevant examples and policies, and offers solutions from a range of scholars working in multiple disciplines and different countries.