House Committee on Emergency Preparedness, Select - 81st R.S. (2009)

Committee:	House Emergency Preparedness, Select
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	House Select Committee on Emergency Preparedness, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2010 : a report to the House of Representatives, 82nd Texas Legislature
Subjects:	Emergency management |
Library Call Number:	L1836.81 Em32
Session:	81st R.S. (2009)
Online version:	View report [141 pages  File size: 3,589 kb]
Charge:	This report should address the charge below.
1.	Comprehensively study the State of Texas' preparedness level for major disasters, including those resulting from natural catastrophes and criminal activity. The study should include an analysis of the level of preparedness among critical infrastructure entities, state and local emergency planning organizations, emergency warning systems, evacuation plans, first response efforts, and overall coordination of jurisdictions across the state. As part of its work, the committee should conduct a review of previous studies regarding emergencies to determine whether progress has been made. The committee should make legislative recommendations to improve preparedness for future disasters.

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