GAO says DoD is unprepared to defend military bases from wildfires and rising sea levels




Federal Drive with Tom Temin show

Summary: Wildfires and rising sea levels create a risk for military bases. Now the Government Accountability Office says the Defense Department’s installations lack the resilience to combat and recover from extreme events. Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione spoke with Diana Maurer, Director of GAO’s Defense Capabilities and Management, about what Defense officials need to do.