These preliminary observations, and others under review, form the framework for an in-depth analysis of our response to Hurricane Katrina and will enable DoD to better plan for the next catastrophic event.

The review is the preliminary stage and we have been offered undertakings.

preliminary assessment of the economic impact of the hurricane.

We are also focused in a preliminary way on the 2006 season.

Rally for Relief: Oriental's Response to the Victims of Hurricane Katrina

The failure in response was just as tragic as the hurricane. Why weren't we more prepared? Why weren't we more equipped? Why did it take the response as long as it did? Why didn't we have places to take people that were different than where they ended up? So, there is a tremendous need for an investigation.