HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMITTEE:
Emergency Preparedness, Select
TIME & DATE:
10:00 AM, Monday, May 17, 2010
PLACE:
McAllen Convention Center, Room 101, McAllen, TX
CHAIR:
Rep. Aaron Pena
 
The House Select Committee on Emergency Preparedness will hear testimony
from invited witnesses with expertise in hurricane preparedness, disaster
response, and border security.
 
Witness testimony will focus on local, state, and federal coordination
regarding the mitigation of, response to and recovery from major
emergencies resulting from natural and industrial disasters.
 
The committee will also hear testimony regarding border security with
emphasis on potential emergency scenarios and specific legislative
recommendations.