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Introduction During one transportation CEO's tenure there were four major snowstorms, two major tornados, and a flood event spanning the longest duration in U.S. history.
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transportation decisions at all levels." Transportation's unique role stems from the broad range of capabilities and responsibilities a transportation agency has: large and distributed workforces, easy access to heavy equipment, and a robust communications infrastructure. In most states, the only other agency capable of mobilizing personnel and equipment, in quantity, to plan for or respond to any emergency may be the National Guard.
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