Title from title screen (viewed Feb. 23, 2006). Paper version for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S.G.P.O. "February 2006." Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-217). Electronic reproduction. Print version record.

Foreword -- 1. Katrina in perspective -- 2. National preparedness : a primer -- 3. Hurricane Katrina : pre-landfall -- 4. A week of crisis : August 29-September 5 -- 5. Lessons learned -- 6. Transforming national preparedness -- 7. Epilogue -- Appendices -- Appendix A. Recommendations -- Appendix B. What went right -- Appendix C. List of acronyms -- Appendix D. Staff page -- Appendix E. Endnotes. "The objective of this report is to identify and establish a roadmap on how to do that, and lay the groundwork for transforming how this Nation- from every level of government to the private sector to individual citizens and communities - pursues a real and lasting vision of preparedness. To get there will require significant change to the status quo, to include adjustments to policy, structure, and mindset"--Page 2.