A panel discussion on preparedness for national disasters. Topics include the importance of communication across local, state, and federal agencies; gaps in the current state of preparedness; and political and social dimensions of disasters. Speakers include:
Juliette Kayyem
Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs,
Department of Homeland Security (2009-2011)
General Craig R. McKinley
Chief, National Guard Bureau
Admiral Robert Papp
Commandant, United States Coast Guard
Congressman Bart Stupak
Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-MI 1993-2011)
Former Chair, House Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations
Admiral James Winnefeld
Commander, U.S. Northern Command and
North American Aerospace Defense Command
David T. Ellwood (Moderator)
Dean, John F. Kennedy School of Government