One of the toughest jobs in government is paying today to avoid problems tomorrow
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry GertonPublished On: Wed Aug 05 2026
Description: Whether it's backup power for a hospital or a microgrid for a public facility, FEMA's hazard-mitigation programs are designed to reduce future disaster losses before they occur. A recent GAO review examined how communities make the case for those investments and how FEMA evaluates whether they're worth the cost Joining me now is Janet McKelvey, Acting Director for Natural Resources and Environment at GAO. Read the report here: https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-26-108470.pdf See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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