...with mass-casualty disasters such as terrorist attacks, hurricanes and floods. If they succeed, a National Disaster Management Training Center could bring Homeland Defense funds to Fort Gordon, attract high-tech industry to the Augusta area...

...would not be eligible for funding until 2004, Mr. Tuckey said. Another project, the creation of a National Disaster Management Training Center, was met with mixed response. "The (center) was also supported by everyone, but until such time...

...SRS and ways to protect Fort Gordon from future base closings will be discussed. Making the fort a National Disaster Management Training Center through Homeland Defense funds is also slated as a lobbying topic, said Skip Grkovic, North Augusta's...