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Publication Date: October 2007
Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): Matt A. Mayer; James Jay Carafano
Research Area: Government
Keywords: Homeland defense; homeland security; FEMA; interagency
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Six years after 9/11, the federal government still lacks a comprehensive regime for planning and preparing for large-scale disasters. Fixing the problem will require renewed vigor from the Administration in setting clear policy guidelines, particularly in implementing a National Exercise Program, emphasizing the priority of interagency disaster preparedness for the National Planning Scenarios, and improving professional development.