Failure of Initiative: Final Report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina

The 'Failure of Initiative: Final Report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina' was published in 2006 by the United States House of Representatives. This report investigates the emergency response efforts to Hurricane Katrina, examining the coordination and execution of plans by local, state, and federal authorities. It presents a comprehensive narrative of the findings, with unanimous agreement from the Select Committee members and additional views from other participating Congress members. The report serves as a critical analysis of the failures in response to one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history.