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1 online resource (ii, 41 pages) : color illustrations, map, color photographs |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"July 2023." |
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"GAO-23-106409." |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Catalog and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- Coast Guard policies and procedures for obtaining and maintaining emergency food and water are unclear -- Coast Guard has not comprehensively assessed and documented field units' emergency food and water needs -- Conclusions -- Recommendations for executive action -- Agency comments and our evaluation -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
The Coast Guard's operational units in the field lead its disaster response efforts, which include rescuing persons in distress and responding to marine pollution incidents. These units are often situated along major waterways and coastlines throughout the U.S. As such, personnel stationed at these units may be vulnerable to a wide variety of natural disaster risks. This report examines the extent to which the Coast Guard (1) has clear policies and procedures for obtaining and maintaining emergency food and water for personnel at shore-based field units, and (2) has assessed and documented shore-based field units' needs for emergency food and water. GAO is making three recommendations, including that the Coast Guard clarifies (1) emergency food and water requirements, and (2) procurement policies and procedures; and (3) ensures that its field units assess and document their emergency food and water needs. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (GAO, viewed July 29, 2023). |
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United States. Coast Guard -- Equipment and supplies -- Management.
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United States. Coast Guard -- Procurement -- Management.
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United States. Coast Guard
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Disaster relief -- Equipment and supplies.
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Disaster relief -- United States -- Planning.
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Emergency management -- United States -- Evaluation.
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Emergency management
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United States
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| Running Title |
GAO-23-106409 Coast Guard |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-23-106409 |
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