Oversight

2011 Spring Storms: Picking Up the Pieces and Building Back Stronger

Date: July 19, 2011
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Dirksen Senate Office Building SD-342
Agenda:

This hearing assessed response and recovery efforts across all levels of government in the aftermath of the 2011 spring storms, tornadoes, and floods. It examined our progress in recovering from disasters and identify ongoing challenges. We explored how these disasters affected communities and key parts of State and local economies. We discussed preparedness and mitigation efforts being taken at the Federal, State and local levels to avoid repetitive losses in future disasters. We examined the success rates and implementation feasibility of various mitigation activities that are receiving significant attention in the Southeast region in the aftermath of the spring storms.

Member Statements

Senator

Mark L.

Pryor

(D -
 AR)

Senator

Mary L.

Landrieu

(D -
 LA)

Witnesses

Panel 1

The Honorable

Richard

Serino

Deputy Administrator

Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Panel 1

The Honorable

Chistopher

Masingill

Federal Co-Chairman

Delta Regional Authority

Panel 1

Mr.

David

Maxwell

Director

Arkansas Department of Emergency Management

Panel 1

Mr.

Thomas M. "Mike"

Womack

Director

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency

Panel 1

Mr.

Brian "Rob"

O'Brian

President

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, Missouri