Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978 (disaster Preparedness): Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, Second Session, June 20 and 21, 1978 |
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American Red Cross Association of Fire assure believe blast shelter BRITT Chairman Civil Defense Council civil defense program concern Congress coordinated deal developed director disaster mitigation disaster preparedness disaster recovery disaster relief disaster response disaster services disaster victims effective ELSEY Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Committee emergency planning emergency preparedness FDAA Federal agencies Federal Emergency Management Federal Government Federal Insurance Administration Federal Preparedness Agency Fire Chiefs fire service firefighting flood insurance FRANK STANTON funding hazard mitigation International Association joint council KINCADE legislation MCCLENNAN MCINTYRE ment morning MOSCARITOLO National Fire Prevention National Fire Service natural disasters needs NFPCA nuclear attack Office prepared statement Preparedness Agency preparedness and response present President Prevention and Control problems proposed reorganization response programs role Senator HUDDLESTON Senator MUSKIE Senator SASSER shelters Soviet Staff strategic SWINDLE testimony Thank transfer U.S. Civil Defense U.S. SENATE
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Page 4 - I am pleased to appear before you this morning to discuss the 1932 Economic Report of the President and the Report of the Council of Economic Advisers.
Page 6 - ... coordination of preparedness and planning to reduce the consequences of major terrorist incidents. 2-104. The Director shall represent the President in working with State and local governments and private sector to stimulate vigorous participation in civil emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery programs. 2-105. The Director shall provide an annual report to the President for...
Page 36 - ... which would, I think, provide the court with some authority. We would like to conclude by saying that we enthusiastically support this bill. We feel that it is needed, that it is timely, and we certainly stand ready to provide the kind of technical assistance to assist in its implementation if need be. We would like to thank you for the privilege of appearing here. We feel that the position you have taken in this bill is a sound one, and we feel that it is an important issue, and probably much...
Page 8 - Mr. Chairman, that concludes my prepared statement. We will be glad to answer any questions for you today or any followup questions for the record.
Page 6 - ... Defense Civil Preparedness Agency (DCPA), housed in the Defense Department. The Federal Preparedness Agency (FPA) in the General Services Administration conducts some planning for peacetime nuclear emergencies, economic crises, continuity of Government following a nuclear attack, and other emergencies. The Federal Disaster Assistance Administration (FDAA), in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, is concerned with peacetime disaster response. In 1978, Congress assented to a Presidential...
Page 10 - Neglect to study the effectiveness of existing child abuse reporting laws and ordinances and the proper role of the federal government in assisting state and local governments in their efforts.