Author : United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 36,45 MB
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ISBN : 9781422308301
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 14,48 MB
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ISBN : 9781422309469
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 39,25 MB
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ISBN : 9781422396919
Author : Gene L. Dodaro
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 18,85 MB
Release : 2009-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1437910521
The upcoming 2009 transition marks the first wartime presidential transition in 40 years. The next admin. will fill thousands of positions across gov¿t.; there will be a number of new faces in Congress as well. Making these transitions as seamlessly as possible is pivotal to effectively and efficiently help accomplish the fed. govt¿s. many essential missions. The Presidential Transition Act specifically identifies GAO as a source of briefings and other materials to help inform presidential appointees of the major mgmt. issues, risks, and challenges they will face. This testimony provides an overview of GAO¿s objectives for assisting the 111th Congress and the next admin. in their all-important transition efforts. Charts and tables.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works
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Page : 516 pages
File Size : 31,51 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Carbon sequestration
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Author : Kay C. Goss
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 18,86 MB
Release : 1998-05
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ISBN : 078814829X
Meant to aid State & local emergency managers in their efforts to develop & maintain a viable all-hazard emergency operations plan. This guide clarifies the preparedness, response, & short-term recovery planning elements that warrant inclusion in emergency operations plans. It offers the best judgment & recommendations on how to deal with the entire planning process -- from forming a planning team to writing the plan. Specific topics of discussion include: preliminary considerations, the planning process, emergency operations plan format, basic plan content, functional annex content, hazard-unique planning, & linking Federal & State operations.
Author : Naim Kapucu
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 42,22 MB
Release : 2022-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1284273075
As the scale, frequency, and intensity of crises faced by the world have dramatically increased over the last decade, there is a critical need for a careful stocktaking on the knowledge of managing disasters. Managing Emergencies and Crises: Global Perspectives clearly and comprehensively explores the most important concepts of emergency and crisis management (such as mitigation, protection, prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, vulnerability and risk assessment) and illustrates them with cases involving disasters and emergencies worldwide. Substantially revised, the Second Edition has been reorganized and includes two new and timely chapters on terrorism and emergency management and public health emergencies and crises. It also provides an emphasis on management and leadership and cross-sector governance from interdisciplinary and global perspectives
Author : Davi M. D'Agostino
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 27,71 MB
Release : 2010-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1437923887
DoD plays a support role in managing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives (CBRNE) incidents, including providing capabilities to save lives, alleviate hardship or suffering, and minimize property damage. This report addresses the extent to which: (1) DoD's CBRNE consequence mgmt. plans and capabilities are integrated with other federal plans; (2) DoD has planned for and structured its force to provide CBRNE consequence management assistance; (3) DoD's CBRNE Consequence Mgmt. Response Forces (CCMRF) are prepared for their mission; and (4) DoD has CCMRF funding plans that are linked to requirements for specialized CBRNE capabilities. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement
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Page : 300 pages
File Size : 47,93 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
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Author : Stanley J. Czerwinski
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 42,72 MB
Release : 2010-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1437921477
In the wake of the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes, coordination and collaboration challenges created obstacles during the government¿s response and recovery efforts. Because of the many stakeholders involved in recovery, including all levels of government, it is critical to build collaborative relationships. This report presents examples of how federal, state, and local governments have effectively collaborated in the past. It reviewed 5 catastrophic disasters -- the Loma Prieta earthquake (Calif., 1989), Hurricane Andrew (Florida, 1992), the Northridge earthquake (Calif., 1994), the Kobe earthquake (Japan, 1995), and the Grand Forks/Red River flood (N. Dakota and Minn., 1997) -- to identify recovery lessons. Includes recommend. Illus.
