Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Organization w A Small Independent Federal Agency w Headquartered in Washington, D.C. w 10 Regions, Caribbean.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Organization w A Small Independent Federal Agency w Headquartered in Washington, D.C. w 10 Regions, Caribbean Office & Hawaii w Two Training Centers w Full-Time Work Force of About 2000 w Disaster Reserve Force of About 7000 w Directed by Presidential Appointee

FEMA Mission w “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 w Informed Public--Protecting Families, Homes, Workplaces, Communities, Livelihoods from Disasters. w Disaster Resilient Communities. w Public and Private Sector Prepared to Respond. w Pre-Disaster Recovery/Reconstitution Plans

Keys to Saving Lives and Reducing Disaster Costs Prevention Smart Government Community Responsibility

Derivative FEMA Goals w Partnerships With Other Organizations w National Emergency Management System w Establish Mitigation Priority w Rapid and Effective Disaster Response w Strengthen S&L Emergency Management

FEMA Organization w Mitigation Directorate w Preparedness, Training and Exercises Dir. w Response and Recovery Directorate w Federal Insurance Administration w United States Fire Administration w Operations Support Directorate, and w Information Technology Services Dir.

Selected FEMA Activities w Coordinates Federal Disaster Response w Customer Service Disaster Response w Practical Research Applications w EM Professional Development w Community Disaster Education w Integrated & Specific Hazard Programs w Promotes Mitigation Philosophy

Major FEMA Program Areas w Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program w Dam Safety Program w National Earthquake Hazard Reduction w Fire Programs w National Flood Insurance w Hazardous Materials w Hurricane Preparedness w National Search/Rescue w Radiological Emergency Preparedness w Project Impact