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Statement by Comptroller General David M. Walker on GAO's Preliminary Observations Regarding Preparedness and Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

GAO-06-365R Published: Feb 01, 2006. Publicly Released: Feb 01, 2006.
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GAO has undertaken a body of work to address federal, state, and local preparations for, response to, and recovery from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. This correspondence contains GAO's preliminary findings.

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Disaster planningDisaster recoveryDisaster recovery plansDisaster relief aidEmergency preparednessHurricane KatrinaHurricane RitaHurricanesIntergovernmental relationsNatural disastersDisaster management (response)