GAO review of disaster response and recovery in noncontiguous communities

(a) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the effectiveness of disaster response and recovery practices in noncontiguous communities, with a particular focus on recovery efforts relating to damage caused by Super Typhoon Yutu, and compare such practices with the disaster response and recovery practices in contiguous communities. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall— (1) analyze ongoing recovery efforts from disasters that have impacted noncontiguous communities; (2) analyze the level of coordination between the Federal Departments and Agencies tasked with disaster response and recovery; (3) assess how effectively Federal agencies coordinate with State emergency management offices; (4) assess the effectiveness of the Area offices and Regional Advisory Councils of the Agency in assisting noncontiguous communities; and (5) make recommendations on how to improve the disaster response and recovery outcomes in noncontiguous communities. (c) Report Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the study conducted under subsection (a).