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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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? |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Scientific American September 2007 Emily Harrison |
Suffering a Slow Recovery Failed rebuilding after Katrina sets off a mental health crisis in the Gulf. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics March 2006 |
Now What? The lessons of Katrina |
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. |
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. |
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... |
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. |
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. |
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. |
CFO March 1, 2012 Yasmin Ghahremani |
To Be Continued? Five steps you can take to make sure your company survives catastrophe. |
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. |
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. |
The Motley Fool August 28, 2006 Mac Greer |
Don't Forget Mississippi Gulfport, Miss., rises to the challenge of rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. |
Popular Mechanics August 25, 2008 |
Obama, McCain Scout High-Tech Homeland Revamp Here is a breakdown of each candidate's positions on homeland security. |