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Emergency Communications

Establishment of the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center and Related Interagency Coordination Challenges

By: William O. Jenkins

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Emergency Communications

Establishment of the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center and Related Interagency Coordination Challenges

By: William O. Jenkins

A report on: (1) actions taken by the Department of Homeland Security¿s (DHS) Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) to establish the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center (ECPC): and (2) challenges OEC and ECPC officials reported that could affect interagency coordination through ECPC. ECPC is composed of 5 statutorily-mandated members ¿ DHS, the FCC, and the Departments of Commerce, DoD, and DoJ ¿ and seven additional departments and agencies which were invited to participate as members. The 12 members play key roles in emergency communications efforts. In accordance with the ECPC Charter, OEC administers ECPC on behalf of the Secretary of Homeland Security.

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1437924557

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Disaster Response: Criteria for Developing and Validating Effective Response Plans

Congressional Testimony

By: William O. Jenkins

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Disaster Response: Criteria for Developing and Validating Effective Response Plans

Congressional Testimony

By: William O. Jenkins

Among the lessons learned from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina was that effective disaster response requires planning followed by the execution of training and exercises to validate those plans. FEMA is responsible for disaster response planning. This testimony focuses on: (1) criteria for effective disaster response planning established in FEMA¿s National Response Framework; (2) additional guidance for disaster planning; (3) the status of disaster planning efforts; and (4) special circumstances in planning for oil spills. The auditor reviewed the policies and plans that form the basis of the preparedness system. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find report.

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1437939953

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9781437939958

American Samoa

Issues Associated with Potential Changes to the Current System for Adjudicating Matters of Federal Law

By: William O. Jenkins

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American Samoa

Issues Associated with Potential Changes to the Current System for Adjudicating Matters of Federal Law

By: William O. Jenkins

Amer. Samoa is the only populated U.S. insular area that does not have a fed. court. Congress has granted the local High Court fed. jurisdiction for certain fed. matters, such as specific areas of maritime law. This is a report on Amer. Samoa¿s system for addressing matters of fed. law and discusses: (1) the current system for adjudicating matters of fed. law in Amer. Samoa; (2) the reasons offered for or against changing the current system for adjudicating matters of fed. law in Amer. Samoa; (3) potential scenarios and issues associated with establishing a fed. court in Amer. Samoa or expanding the fed. jurisdiction of the local court; and (4) the potential cost elements and funding sources associated with implementing those different scenarios. Illus.

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1437907040

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9781437907049

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Improvements Needed to Enhance Oversight and Management of the National Flood Insurance Program

By: William O. Jenkins, Jr.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency

Improvements Needed to Enhance Oversight and Management of the National Flood Insurance Program

By: William O. Jenkins, Jr.

In the wake of Hurricane Isabel in 2003, this is a report on issues related to the Nat. Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) & its oversight & mgmt. by the Fed. Emergency Mgmt. Agency (FEMA). Private insurance companies sell NFIP policies & adjust claims, while a private program contractor helps FEMA administer the NFIP. This report assesses: (1) the statutory & regulator limitations on coverage for homeowners under the NFIP; (2) FEMA's role in monitoring & overseeing the NFIP; (3) FEMA's response to concerns regarding NFIP payments for Hurricane Isabel claims; & (4) the status of FEMA's implementation of provisions of the Flood Insur. Reform Act of 2004. Impacts from Hurricane Katrina were not part of the report's scope. Tables.

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1422304361

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National Response Framework

FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process

By: William O. Jenkins

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National Response Framework

FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process

By: William O. Jenkins

Hurricane Katrina illustrated that effective preparation and response to a catastrophe requires a joint effort between fed., state, and local gov¿t. The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), through FEMA, is responsible for heading the joint effort. In Jan. 2008, DHS released the ¿National Response Framework¿ (NRF), a revision of the 2004 ¿National Response Plan,¿ the national preparation plan for all hazards. This report evaluates the extent to which: (1) DHS collaborated with non-fed. stakeholders in revising and updating the 2004 Plan into the 2008 NRF; and (2) FEMA has developed policies and procedures for managing future NRF revisions. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.

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1437906362

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The National Bankruptcy Register Reports, Containing All the Important Bankruptcy Decisions in the United States

Vol. III

By: William A. Shinn,Willard Smith Gibbons

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The National Bankruptcy Register Reports, Containing All the Important Bankruptcy Decisions in the United States

Vol. III

By: William A. Shinn,Willard Smith Gibbons

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

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338539550X

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Emergency Preparedness

FEMA Faces Challenges Integrating Community Preparedness Programs Into Its Strategic Approach

By: William O. Jenkins

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Emergency Preparedness

FEMA Faces Challenges Integrating Community Preparedness Programs Into Its Strategic Approach

By: William O. Jenkins

Individuals can reduce their need for first responder assistance by preparing for a disaster. FEMA is to develop a National Preparedness System (NPS) that includes community preparedness programs. They include the Citizen Corps Program (CCP) and partner programs, e.g., Fire Corps, which provide volunteers to assist first responders. This report reviewed federal efforts to promote community preparedness. It addressed: (1) challenges, if any, FEMA faces in measuring the performance of CCP, its partner programs, and the Ready Campaign; and (2) actions, if any, FEMA has taken to develop a strategy to encompass how these programs are to operate within the context of the NPS. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.

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143792994X

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FEMA Has Made Limited Progress in Efforts to Develop and Implement a System to Assess National Preparedness Capabilities

By: William O. Jenkins

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FEMA Has Made Limited Progress in Efforts to Develop and Implement a System to Assess National Preparedness Capabilities

By: William O. Jenkins

This congressional briefing on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) efforts to assess national preparedness examines: (1) the usefulness and limitations of the national preparedness capabilities data that have been collected to date through selected evaluation efforts as described by FEMA; and (2) the extent to which FEMA has made progress in its national preparedness capability assessment efforts since a previous report in April 2009. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.

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1437942156

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American Samoa: Issues Associated with Some Federal Court Options

Congressional Testimony

By: William O. Jenkins

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American Samoa: Issues Associated with Some Federal Court Options

Congressional Testimony

By: William O. Jenkins

American Samoa (AS) is the only populated U.S. insular area that does not have a Fed. court. Congress has granted the local High Court Fed. jurisdiction for certain Fed. matters. This testimony discusses: (1) the current system for adjudicating matters of Fed. law in AS and how it compares to those in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; (2) the reasons offered for or against changing the current system for adjudicating matters of Fed. law in AS; (3) potential scenarios and issues associated with establishing a Fed. court in AS or expanding the Fed. jurisdiction of the local court; and (4) the potential cost elements and funding sources associated with implementing those different scenarios. Includes recommend. Ill.

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1437910203

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Homeland Security: DHS Improved Its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge

Congressional Testimony

By: William O. Jenkins

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Homeland Security: DHS Improved Its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge

Congressional Testimony

By: William O. Jenkins

Since 2002, the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has distributed over $19 billion in homeland security grants to enhance the nation¿s preparedness and response capabilities. FEMA is responsible for all preparedness efforts including allocating and managing these grants. This testimony examines: (1) the process and methods to allocate homeland security grants to state and local governments; (2) how DHS communicates with states and localities in making grant allocation decisions; (3) what challenges affect the expeditious spending of DHS grant funds by states and localities; and (4) the extent that DHS measured program outcomes as part of its efforts to monitor the expenditure of grant dollars. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.

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1437902642

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Emergency Management

GAO Responses to Post-Hearing Questions for the Record

By: William O. Jenkins

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Emergency Management

GAO Responses to Post-Hearing Questions for the Record

By: William O. Jenkins

On June 11, 2008, William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director, Homeland Security and Justice, GAO, testified before the House Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight on the Dept. of Homeland Security¿s Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters. Members of the Committee requested that GAO provide additional comments to a number of post-hearing questions. The questions and GAO¿s answers are provided in this report. The responses are generally based on work associated with previously issued GAO products, which were conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards.

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1437908012

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Emergency Management: Actions to Implement Select Provisions of the Post-Katrina Emergency Act

Congressional Testimony

By: William O. Jenkins

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Emergency Management: Actions to Implement Select Provisions of the Post-Katrina Emergency Act

Congressional Testimony

By: William O. Jenkins

Hurricane Katrina (HK) severely tested disaster mgmt. at the fed., state, and local levels and revealed weaknesses in the basic elements -- leadership, capabilities, and accountability -- of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. In October 2006, Congress enacted the Post-Katrina Act to address issues identified in the response to HK. In Nov. 2008, the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA had preliminary efforts under way to address most of the provisions, but also identified areas that required further action. This statement discusses basic elements related to: (1) findings from the response to HK; (2) provisions of the Post-Katrina Act; and (3) actions DHS and FEMA have taken to implement these provisions.

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1437914373

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Fire Grants

FEMA Has Met Most Requirements for Awarding Fire Grants, But Additional Actions Would Improve Its Grant Process

By: William O. Jenkins

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Fire Grants

FEMA Has Met Most Requirements for Awarding Fire Grants, But Additional Actions Would Improve Its Grant Process

By: William O. Jenkins

The Fed. Emerg. Mgmt. Agency (FEMA), awards grants to fire depts. and other org. for equipment, staffing, and other needs. As of July 2009, FEMA had received 25,000 and 22,000 applications for its FY '07 and '08 fire grant programs, respectively, and had awarded more than 5,000 grants in both years. This is a review of the application and award process for these grants, and addresses the: (1) extent to which FEMA has met statutory and program requirements for distributing the grant funds; (2) actions FEMA has taken to provide assistance to grant applicants and involve the fire service community in the process; and (3) extent to which FEMA has ensured that its grant process is accessible, clear, and consistent with requirements, incl. its grant guidance.

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1437924972

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9781437924978

First Responders

Much Work Remains to Improve Communications Interoperability

By: Linda D. Koontz,Keith A. Rhodes,William O. Jenkins, Jr.

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First Responders

Much Work Remains to Improve Communications Interoperability

By: Linda D. Koontz,Keith A. Rhodes,William O. Jenkins, Jr.

As the first to respond to natural disaster, domestic terrorism, & other emergencies, public safety agencies rely on timely communications across multiple disciplines & jurisdictions. It is vital to the safety & effectiveness of first responders that their electronic communications systems enable them to communicate with whomever they need to, when they need to, & when they are authorized to do so. This report determines, among other things: (1) the extent to which Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) funding & technical assistance has helped to improve interoperable communications in selected states; & (2) the progress that has been made in the development & implementation of interoperable communications standards. Charts & tables.

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1422315355

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Campaign Finance Reform: Experiences of Two States That Offered Full Public Funding for Political Candidates

By: William O. Jenkins

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Campaign Finance Reform: Experiences of Two States That Offered Full Public Funding for Political Candidates

By: William O. Jenkins

The 2000 elections in Maine and Arizona were the first in the nation¿s history where candidates seeking state legislative seats had the option to fully fund their campaigns with public moneys. In 2003, the programs¿ goals were to: (1) increase electoral competition; (2) increase voter choice; (3) curb increases in campaign costs; (4) reduce interest group influence; and (5) increase voter participation. The number of candidates who participated in the programs increased from 2000 to 2002. This report: (1) provides data on candidate participation; and (2) describes changes in five goals of Maine¿s and Arizona¿s programs in the 2000 through 2008 elections and the extent to which changes could be attributed to the programs. Illustrations.

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141

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143793451X

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9781437934519

Biosurveillance

Efforts to Develop a National Biosurveillance Capability Need a National Strategy and a Designated Leader

By: William O. Jenkins

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Biosurveillance

Efforts to Develop a National Biosurveillance Capability Need a National Strategy and a Designated Leader

By: William O. Jenkins

The U.S. gov¿t. has a history of employing health surveillance to help limit malady, loss of life, and economic impact of diseases. Recent legislation and presidential directives have called for a robust and integrated biosurveillance capability; that is, the ability to provide early detection and situational awareness of potentially catastrophic biological events. The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act directed a report on the state of biosurveillance and resource use in federal, state, local, and tribal governments. This report addresses: (1) federal efforts that support a national biosurveillance capability; and (2) the extent to which mechanisms are in place to guide the development of a national biosurveillance capability. Illustrations.

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144

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1437935788

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9781437935783

Urban Area Security Initiative

FEMA Lacks Measures to Assess How Regional Collaboration Efforts Build Preparedness Capabilities

By: William O. Jenkins

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Urban Area Security Initiative

FEMA Lacks Measures to Assess How Regional Collaboration Efforts Build Preparedness Capabilities

By: William O. Jenkins

From FY 2003 through FY 2009, the Dept. of Homeland Security allocated about $5 billion for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program to enhance regional preparedness capabilities in the highest risk urban areas. FEMA administers this program. The 9/11 Comm. Act of 2007 required FEMA to change the size of the geographical areas used to assess UASI regions' risk. This report assesses FEMA's efforts to build regional prepared., and determines how the 9/11 Act change affected UASI regions and addresses: the extent to which FEMA assesses how UASI regions' collaborative efforts build prepared. capabilities; and how UASI officials described their collaboration efforts and changes resulting from the 9/11 Act. Illustrations.

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1437918719

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Emergency Management: Observations on DHS's Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters

Congressional Hearing

By: William O. Jenkins

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Emergency Management: Observations on DHS's Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters

Congressional Hearing

By: William O. Jenkins

The Homeland Security Act was enacted in Nov. 2002, creating the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) to improve homeland security following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The act centralized the leadership of many homeland security activities under a single fed. dept. DHS has the dominant role in implementing this national strategy. This hearing discusses the status of DHS¿s actions in fulfilling its respon. to: (1) establish policies to define roles and respon. for national emergency preparedness efforts and prepare for the transition between presidential admin.; and (2) develop operational plans and performance metrics to implement these roles and respon. and coordinate fed. resources for disaster planning and response.

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