Posted by
cehwiedel on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:47:13 AM
Here is the description of FEMA's mission, from the FEMA website:
DISASTER. It strikes anytime, anywhere. It takes many forms -- a
hurricane, an earthquake, a tornado, a flood, a fire or a hazardous
spill, an act of nature or an act of terrorism. It builds over days or
weeks, or hits suddenly, without warning. Every year, millions of
Americans face disaster, and its terrifying consequences.
On
March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became
part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). FEMA's
continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to
prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal
response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA
also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first
responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program.
An exercise for the reader: compare and contrast with the mission of USEMA (previously posted).