Homeland Security: US not ready for disasters
MSNBC
06/15/06
Most American cities and states remain unprepared for catastrophes, a government analysis concludes, calling the shortcomings in emergency planning a cause 'for significant national concern.' Nearly five years after the 9/11 attacks and 10 months after Hurricane Katrina, the Homeland Security Department concluded that nationwide response plans for major disasters are antiquated and often uncoordinated. Although emergency plans appear to be stronger in 18 states along the nation's 'Hurricane Belt,' the analysis cited preparedness gaps in 131 state and city emergency response plans...
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13351916/
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
06/15/06
Most American cities and states remain unprepared for catastrophes, a government analysis concludes, calling the shortcomings in emergency planning a cause 'for significant national concern.' Nearly five years after the 9/11 attacks and 10 months after Hurricane Katrina, the Homeland Security Department concluded that nationwide response plans for major disasters are antiquated and often uncoordinated. Although emergency plans appear to be stronger in 18 states along the nation's 'Hurricane Belt,' the analysis cited preparedness gaps in 131 state and city emergency response plans...
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13351916/
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
rudkla - 16. Jun, 15:04
