Evaluating Federal Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts
PURPOSE:
To examine the U.S. government's response to the 2017 hurricane season, including efforts to aid affected survivors and communities.
To discuss lessons-learned and additional opportunities to improve federal natural disaster-related programs.
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria struck Texas, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Florida, resulting in the ...