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Geotimes
January 2006
Linda Rowan
The Rise and Fall of FEMA With the threat of terrorism still high, more hurricanes expected in the near future, unpredictable earthquakes, and significant population growth in high-risk regions, federal disaster preparedness and response have never been more important. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2009
Rusling et al.
Senators Oppose FEMA Divorce From Homeland Security Dept. A Congressional report took a historical look at FEMA -- the good times and bad -- and concluded that the agency didn't necessarily perform well when it stood alone. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2008
Breanne Wagner
FEMA on a Mission to Regain Credibility Scarred from its poor performance during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, agency leadership openly said it would take a major disaster to prove itself. It got that chance when wildfires swept through Southern California. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
September 2007
Stew Magnuson
FEMA Chief Promises New, Improved Disaster Response Two years ago this month, Hurricane Katrina made landfall, destroying both the Gulf Coast and the reputation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency when it failed to carry out its mission of coordinating disaster relief. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
January 2010
Stew Magnuson
House, Senate Spar Over FEMA's Status Within Homeland Security Critics of the of the U.S. government's response to Katrina and Rita propose that the Federal Emergency Management Agency return to its status as an independent organization. mark for My Articles similar articles
Reason
July 2009
Katherine Mangu-Ward
A Scary Thing Indeed First published in 2003, A Scary Thing had been living on the FEMA site ever since, traumatizing kids with color-it-yourself pictures of towering infernos and children weeping outside hospitals for their dead kin. mark for My Articles similar articles
This Old House Relief and Volunteer Sources for Hurricane Sandy Find out where you can help those affected by Superstorm Sandy -- or get help if you're in need mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
November 2005
Megan Sever
The Increasing Costs of U.S. Natural Disasters Population trends, mitigation efforts and federal disaster relief policies all contribute to encouraging high-risk land use and ultimately to making our society more vulnerable to the costs of natural disasters. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
September 11, 2006
Disasters Require Greater Coordination Between National and Local Relief Providers Local nonprofits in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina played huge roles in relief efforts, yet received very little support from the federal government or larger national charities, according to a new report. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
July 5, 2006
John Reeves
The Summer of Our Discontent Despite the apparent inevitability of some kind of catastrophic event in the near future, there seems to be little sense of urgency among the governmental organizations that plan for such events. So what can you do if you can't count on the government to respond efficiently? mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
March 6, 2006
Hurricane Katrina August 28, 2005 Video Conference The transcript here suggests that, contrary to popular perception, federal authorities were alert to the risks posed by Katrina and fully engaged in planning for the disaster. mark for My Articles similar articles
Searcher
June 2006
Piper & Ramos
A Failure to Communicate: Politics, Scams, and Information Flow During Hurricane Katrina The Katrina disaster was exacerbated by poor communications. Some help was provided by the Internet, but it was also a breeding round for Katrina-related scams. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
September 2013
Steff Thomas
Social Media Changing the Way FEMA Responds to Disasters More than 70 percent of people in disaster situations use social media to let their families and friends know that they are OK, according to a University of San Francisco survey. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
August 29, 2006
Tim Beyers
When Katrina Strikes Again She'll be back at some point. Will you be ready? The ugly truth is that too many Americans are economically vulnerable and would need to subsist on credit and government handouts in the wake of a disaster. mark for My Articles similar articles
HBS Working Knowledge
September 12, 2005
Readers Respond: What are the Lessons of New Orleans? I believe the major difference between a public and private sector response to a crisis is... The Katrina disaster offers many lessons and opportunities... As I see it there were two disasters, one natural and the other bureaucratic... etc. mark for My Articles similar articles
Scientific American
September 2007
Emily Harrison
Suffering a Slow Recovery Failed rebuilding after Katrina sets off a mental health crisis in the Gulf. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
September 29, 2005
Rich Smith
Trailer Park Treasures The recent hurricanes have been anything but disastrous for RV builders. Quick-to-build housing is now the order of the day. Here's a look at the investability of a few of the companies able to fill this need. mark for My Articles similar articles
Fast Company
Dec 2013/Jan 2014
Drake Baer
The Firefighter When you're at work, you're on, putting out one blaze after another, without distraction or delay. mark for My Articles similar articles
OCC Bulletin
June 8, 2006
Flood Disaster Protection Act The Federal Emergency Management Agency's revised Standard Flood Hazard Determination form incorporates minor revisions to the instructions. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
January 2007
Carolyn Gramling
Max Mayfield: In the Eye of the Storm Max Mayfield has had a busy seven years. Mayfield, who has been the director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla. since 2000, has guided the country through some of the busiest hurricane seasons on record, including the record-breaking 2005 season. mark for My Articles similar articles
Foundation News & Commentary
Mar/Apr 2006
Jody Curtis
Trying to [Re]build a Better South Rebuilding after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita is going to take a lot more than putting houses back up. Letting residents have a say in their own future, and supporting self-help efforts are top priorities, too. Grantmakers will have to get creative. mark for My Articles similar articles
Wall Street & Technology
September 23, 2005
Greg MacSweeney
BCP: Murphy's Law Applies When it comes to BCP, shortsightedness and lack of top-down leadership may be the greatest danger. Just because there hasn't been a need to invoke a business continuity plan doesn't mean that something won't happen tomorrow. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
March 2006
Now What? The lessons of Katrina mark for My Articles similar articles
Inc.
June 2006
Fred P. Hochberg
Focus on the Mission In the weeks ahead, Congress will consider President Bush's nomination of Steven C. Preston as the new head of the Small Business Administration. As the reins get passed, it's a good time to take stock. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
Jim Bauer
How to: Survive a Natural Disaster While you can't predict or stop nature's deadly course, there are measures you can take to protect your home and yourself. Here are a few ideas that may help save your life and belongings should the worst happen. mark for My Articles similar articles
CIO
November 15, 2001
Stephanie Viscasillas
Recovery Logistics Dallas-based transportation IT vendor TransCore used B2B e-logistics software to help find truckers willing to help in the September 11 disaster recovery... mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2006
Stew Magnuson
Drones Patrolling the Border The Border Patrol will fly a second unmanned aerial vehicle over the Arizona desert beginning this June. The first Predator B flight assisted in nabbing more than 1,000 illegal immigrants and 400 pounds of narcotics. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2005
Rich Smith
Previews From the Trailer Park Two manufactured home companies prepare to announce third-quarter earnings. Of the two, industry watchers will likely want to focus on Champion. mark for My Articles similar articles
Scientific American
June 2006
Steve Mirsky
Up the Lazy Creek Motivational deficiency disorder, an April Fool's Joke in the British Medical Journal taken to a new level. mark for My Articles similar articles
CFO
March 1, 2012
Yasmin Ghahremani
To Be Continued? Five steps you can take to make sure your company survives catastrophe. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
June 2003
David Applegate
Congress Re-examines Earthquake Policy It should not take a catastrophe for us do the right thing and make the minimal investments needed to deploy existing technology where it can do the most good. mark for My Articles similar articles
Bank Systems & Technology
September 27, 2004
Cynthia Ramsaran
FSIs Offer Financial Relief to Hurricane Victims Bank One and Western Union offer help to customers affected by Hurricane Charley. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
August 28, 2006
Mac Greer
Don't Forget Mississippi Gulfport, Miss., rises to the challenge of rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
August 25, 2008
Obama, McCain Scout High-Tech Homeland Revamp Here is a breakdown of each candidate's positions on homeland security. mark for My Articles similar articles