JOINT HEARING: From Earthquakes to Terrorist Attacks: Is the National Capital Region Prepared for the Next Disaster?
Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia & Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs
Location: Dirksen Senate Office Building, SD-342
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Member Statements
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Senator Mark L. Pryor Democrat (Arkansas)Download Statement (14.7 KB)
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Senator Daniel K. Akaka D (HI)Download Statement (18.3 KB)
Agenda
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The Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce and the District of Columbia held a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs. The purpose of the hearing was to examine the National Capital Region’s emergency preparedness and response. The National Capital Region presents unique challenges to emergency management because of the large Federal presence and the involvement of numerous jurisdictions. This hearing addressed strategic planning in the National Capital Region, opportunities to reduce duplication of efforts, decision-making authority in a crisis, and communication capabilities.
Witnesses
Panel 1
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Steward D. BeckhamDownload Testimony (98.7 KB)Director, Office of National Capital Region Coordination Federal Emergency Management AgencyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Dean S. HunterDownload Testimony (173.1 KB)Deputy Director, Facilities, Security, and ContractingU.S. Office of Personnel Management
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Bill JenkinsDownload Testimony (596.6 KB)Director, Homeland Security and Justice TeamU.S. Government Accountability Office
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Richard MuthDownload Testimony (91.4 KB)Director, Maryland Emergency Management AgencyState of Maryland
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Terrie SuitDownload Testimony (81.6 KB)Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland SecurityThe Commonwealth of Virginia
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Paul QuanderDownload Testimony (124.2 KB)Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and JusticeDistrict of Columbia