HOMELAND SECURITY & NATURAL DISASTERS: ARE STATES UP TO THE FINANCIAL DEMANDS?

Journal of Government Financial Management, The, April, 2007 by Shoulders, Craig D; Kinnersley, Randall L

Bioterrorism, bombs, unsecured borders, mad cow disease, avian flu, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, other natural disasters-our newspapers regularly contain stories about the occurrence, prevention or aftermath of such events. Furthermore, the variety and severity of these crises in our country steadily grows. Although the federal government has the most wide-ranging role in preventing, preparing for and responding to these events, state governments play vital roles as well. Are state governments ready to meet these critical challenges now and in the future? Can they do so without compromising education, transportation and more typical public safety roles?

Myriad obstacles face state and local governments as they work to meet these potential challenges. Addressing these...

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