These preliminary observations, and others under review, form the framework for an in-depth analysis of our response to Hurricane Katrina and will enable DoD to better plan for the next catastrophic event.
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The Department of Defense, taking lessons from Katrina, intends to send surveillance aircraft soon after Rita strikes land to determine the magnitude of the relief required and, secondly, where it would be required, ... We want to ensure as a matter of policy we have better eyes on target.
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It is conceivable that a biological event would be so large, so catastrophic, that every agency of the federal government, most especially to include DoD, would be involved in a comprehensive federal response,
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It's the Constitution of the United States. It's the recognized authority both of the national government and of the state governments, creating a dual chain of command.
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