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An independent agency, the Little Hoover Commission, warns that California lacks a plan for a catastrophic emergency. 
 
The report, sent to the State Government, outlines the problems and suggests solutions.  
 
Disaster preparedness is spread among different agencies throughout the state, resulting in disorganization and overlap, the report states. 
 
It suggests that money for disaster preparedness be better spent, and that performance measurement be built into the system, to be overseen by a cabinet-level agency. 
 

Report urges disaster planning

The Argus - 4/29/2006 8:07 AM

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite California's history of disasters, state government is underprepared for a catastrophic earthquake, flood, pandemic or terrorist attack, an independent agency warns.
 
Sweeping changes in the bureaucracy are needed to bolster readiness, the Little Hoover Commission said in a report that was sharply critical of Sacramento lawmakers.
 
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