FEMA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
FEMA stands for Federal Emergency Management Agency, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Coordinates the federal response to disasters, provides aid to individuals and governments under the Stafford Act and runs the National Flood Insurance Program. Part of DHS, it is led by an Administrator and works through 10 regional offices.
Example: Residents can apply for FEMA assistance online once their county is added to the disaster declaration.
Usage notes
President Jimmy Carter created FEMA by executive order in 1979 by merging several disaster agencies, and it joined DHS in 2003. Criticism of its response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 led to the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006. Federal aid normally requires a presidential disaster declaration requested by a governor or tribal leader.
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