Lessons Learned From Hurricane Andrew Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Toxic Substances, Research and Development of the Committee on Environment First Session April 19, 1993 Homestead

Lessons learned from a major disaster, and what it means for future recovery. This nonfiction work compiles a 1993 Senate hearing on Hurricane Andrew in Homestead, Florida. It presents the central questions, proceedings, and testimony about preparation, response, and the long recovery effort. The book captures a snapshot of how federal, state, and local agencies worked together and where the process fell short, with discussions about immediate life-saving needs and rebuilding the community.

- Learn how pre-storm planning and evacuation efforts shaped outcomes.
- Explore the challenges of damage assessment, debris removal, and rapid aid to victims.
- Hear proposed reforms to emergency management, training, and coordination across levels of government.
- See firsthand accounts from panelists, local officials, volunteers, and residents about what worked and what didn’t.

Ideal for readers of government policy, emergency management, and disaster history who want a clear, practical view of how a nation responds to a catastrophic hurricane and what changes were proposed to improve future outcomes.