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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office of Inspector General
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FEMA’s Preparedness for
the Next Catastrophic Disaster
March 2008OIG-08-34
 
 
March 28, 2008PrefaceThe Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, was established by the
 Homeland Security Act of 2002
(Public Law 107-296) by amendment to the
 Inspector General Act of 1978
. This is one of a series of audit, inspection, and special reports prepared as part of our oversight responsibilities to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within thedepartment.This report addresses FEMA’s preparedness for the next catastrophic disaster. It is based oninterviews with employees and officials of relevant agencies and institutions, direct observations,and a review of applicable documents.It is our hope that this report will result in more effective, efficient, and economical operations.We express our appreciation to all of those who contributed to the preparation of this report.Richard L. Skinner
Inspector General
 
 
Table of Contents/Abbreviations
Executive Summary.........................................................................................................................1
Background......................................................................................................................................4
Results of Review ............................................................................................................................7
Overall Planning ..................................................................................................................8
Coordination and Support..................................................................................................15
Interoperable Communications..........................................................................................19
Logistics.............................................................................................................................25
Evacuations........................................................................................................................30
Housing..............................................................................................................................34
Disaster Workforce ............................................................................................................39
Mission Assignments.........................................................................................................43
Acquisition Management...................................................................................................48
Conclusion and Recommendations................................................................................................53
Management Comments and OIG Evaluation ...............................................................................54
Appendices
Appendix A: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology............................................. 57
Appendix B: Management Comments to the Draft Report ................................. 60
Appendix C: Selected Reports............................................................................. 78
Appendix D: Major Contributors to This Report................................................. 79
Appendix E: Report Distribution......................................................................... 80
 
Abbreviations
CAP Contract Administration PlanCOTR Contracting Officer’s Technical RepresentativeCPD Community Preparedness DivisionDHAP Disaster Housing Assistance ProgramDHS Department of Homeland SecurityDOD Department of DefenseDOJ Department of Justice
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