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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Organization. A Small Independent Federal Agency Headquartered in Washington, D.C. 10 Regions, Caribbean Office & Hawaii Two Training Centers Full-Time Work Force of About 2000 Disaster Reserve Force of About 7000 Directed by Presidential Appointee.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Organization • A Small Independent Federal Agency • Headquartered in Washington, D.C. • 10 Regions, Caribbean Office & Hawaii • Two Training Centers • Full-Time Work Force of About 2000 • Disaster Reserve Force of About 7000 • Directed by Presidential Appointee
FEMA Mission • “The mission of FEMA is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect our institutions from all hazards by leading and supporting the Nation in a comprehensive, risk-based emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.” (James Lee Witt, February 19, 1997)
FEMA Vision • Informed Public--Protecting Families, Homes, Workplaces, Communities, Livelihoods from Disasters. • Disaster Resilient Communities. • Public and Private Sector Prepared to Respond. • Pre-Disaster Recovery/Reconstitution Plans
Keys to Saving Lives and Reducing Disaster Costs • Prevention • Smart Government • Community Responsibility
Derivative FEMA Goals • Partnerships With Other Organizations • National Emergency Management System • Establish Mitigation Priority • Rapid and Effective Disaster Response • Strengthen S&L Emergency Management
FEMA Organization • Mitigation Directorate • Preparedness, Training and Exercises Dir. • Response and Recovery Directorate • Federal Insurance Administration • United States Fire Administration • Operations Support Directorate, and • Information Technology Services Dir.
Selected FEMA Activities • Coordinates Federal Disaster Response • Customer Service Disaster Response • Practical Research Applications • EM Professional Development • Community Disaster Education • Integrated & Specific Hazard Programs • Promotes Mitigation Philosophy
Major FEMA Program Areas • Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program • Dam Safety Program • National Earthquake Hazard Reduction • Fire Programs • National Flood Insurance • Hazardous Materials • Hurricane Preparedness • National Search/Rescue • Radiological Emergency Preparedness • Project Impact