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' The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) within the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate. FEMA's purpose is to coordinate the response to a disaster which has occurred in the United States and which overwhelms the resources of local and municipal authorities. Generally, the governor of the state in which the disaster occurred must declare a state of emergency and formally request from the President of the United States that FEMA and the Federal Government respond to the disaster.
While on-the-ground, logistical support for disaster recovery is a major part of FEMA's charter, the agency is also responsible for the disbursement of government funds for rebuilding efforts and relief funds for individual citizens and businesses. FEMA also provides funds for training of response personnel throughout the United States and its territories as part of the agency's preparedness effort.
History
The federal emergency management has existed in one form or another for over 200 years. The history of FEMA can be divided into the following parts. More on [ Federal Emergency Management Agency ]
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Home page of the agency responsible for coordinating federal disaster preparedness and assistance. Includes extensive public information, such as storm watch, information for kids, updates to disaster news, training availability, and a photo library.
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) - FEMA information to help establish and maintain an effective CERT program, and to network with local programs throughout the United States and its territories regarding CERT activities.
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Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration - Manages the National Flood Insurance Program and oversees FEMA's mitigation programs.
FEMA for Kids - Herman the hermit crab teaches kids how to be prepared for disasters and how they can prevent disaster damage. Kids can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid.
FEMA: Training Resources - Provides a nationwide training program of resident and non-resident courses to enhance U.S. emergency management practices.
Meta Description: [ Through our training courses and educational programs, the U.S. Fire Administration works to enhance the ability of fire and emergency services and allied professionals to deal more effectively with fire and related emergencies. We also serve as the focal point for the development and delivery o... ]
FEMA: Virtual Library - Large collection of reference materials, fact sheets and other publications, maps, photographs, and audio and video clips about the agency, preparing for emergencies, records of disasters and emergencies in the United States, and what to do when a disaster or emergency occurs.
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National Flood Insurance Program - Makes federally-backed flood insurance available in communities that agree to adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage. National flood insurance is available in more than 19,000 communities across the United States and its territories.
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