The annual forecast of global risk by World Economic Forum. Global business and government leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland and prioritize major risks expected in 2024. The number one risk…
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Learn MoreA guide to accelerating Assurance: Leveraging Automation for Swift Incident Response. In the critical landscape of military and national security, swift and effective incident response is essential. Existing systems, however,…
Learn MoreFederal law included a provision for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review issues related to federal response and recovery following disasters. This report addresses the federal approach to disaster…
Learn MoreThe Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis has been investigating the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. This report reflects the culmination of their…
Learn MoreThis paper discusses the federal government’s support for survivors and communities in Florida, as state and federal search and rescue operations continue in Florida with a priority on hospitals, healthcare…
Learn MoreFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs have all received additional funding in the 117th Congress, particularly through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Over the years,…
Learn MoreThis report provides selected considerations related to the President’s ability to declare a climate emergency under the National Emergencies Act (NEA; 50 U.S.C. §§1601 et seq.) and/or the Robert T.…
Learn MoreThe National Hurricane Operations Plan (NHOP) is published annually prior to the hurricane season and documents the interdepartmental effort to provide the United States and designated international recipients with forecasts, warnings, and assessments, concerning tropical…
Learn MoreThis Insight provides a short overview of what would happen if the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) were not to be reauthorized by September 30, 2022, and allowed to lapse.
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