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…
113 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.
119 viewsThe Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs concluded hearings on the nominations of George W. Foresman, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Preparedness, and Tracy…
102 viewsCommissioners reviewed reforms and election procedures implemented since the 2000 general election, results of site visits to polling stations, provisional voting, and election monitoring.
74 viewsParticipants talked about responses to national and local emergencies and major disasters. Among the topics they addressed were cooperation between agencies and the federal and local levels,…
150 viewsMembers of a commission on national security and terrorism, commonly referred to as the Gilmore commission, talked to reporters about their final report on emergency preparedness and anti-te…
112 viewsWitnesses testified about emergency preparedness in the District of Columbia and the Washington metropolitan area. Among the issues they addressed were responses to terrorist attacks on Sept…
214 viewsPanelists talked about recommendations on bioterrorism, health, medical and other issues for the final report on domestic preparedness to be given to President Bush.
270 viewsMr. Foresman spoke about domestic terrorist threats and the ability of state and local agencies to respond to those threats. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.
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