Overview
Natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina test the robustness and resiliency of the transportation system and emphasize the need for information to constantly improve the nation’s ability to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, security events, and other emergencies—no matter how large or small. TRB has assembled and published extensive information on ways to enhance the nation’s ability to deal with the movement of people, goods, and services before, during, and after emergencies. Items expected to be added to this list during the next year include guidelines for transportation agencies on continuity of operations planning (October 2005), and guidelines for transportation emergency training drills and exercises (March 2006).