ABC News: Private Industry Responding to Hurricanes

ABC News: Private Industry Responding to Hurricanes: "Private Industry Responding to Hurricanes
Seeing Government's Lapse in Katrina, Private Industry Rushes Into Hurricane Response Business
Business Headlines

* It's Tax Day, And We're Not Happy About It
* Working From Home Great for Moms
* Oil on Target to Settle at a Record High

Business Videos

* Last-Minute Tax Tips
* A Pill to Save on Gas?
* One Big Nest Egg for Oil CEO

Discussions

* Career Concerns? Job Hassles? Join the Conversation
* Discuss Financial Markets, Housing Industry

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

ORLANDO, Fla. Apr 14, 2006 (AP)— If government can't do it, business will.

Once the domain of government and charitable relief groups, hurricane response and preparedness are a booming billion-dollar business from the self-heating food packets to the souped-up cell phone towers on wheels. Call it Hurricanes Inc."