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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone, 202-646-4600. Internet, www.fema.gov.
Director James L. Witt
Deputy Director Robert M. Walker
Chief of Staff Jane Bullock
General Counsel Ernie Abbott
Chief Financial Officer Gary Johnson
Inspector General George Opfer
Director, Office of Congressional and Ron Grimes
Legislative Affairs
Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Martha S. Braddock
Director, Office of Public Affairs Matthew Furman
Director, Office of Policy and Regional Michelle Burkett
Operations
Associate Director, Response and Recovery Lacy E. Suiter
Directorate
Associate Director, Information Technology G. Clay Hollister
Services Directorate
Associate Director, Mitigation Directorate Michael Armstrong
Associate Director, Preparedness, Training, and Kay Goss
Exercises Directorate
Associate Director, Operations Support Bruce Campbell
Directorate
Administrator, Federal Insurance Administration Jo Ann Howard
Administrator, United States Fire Administration Carrye Brown
[For the Federal Emergency Management Agency statement of organization,
see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 2]
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is the central agency within the
Federal Government for emergency planning,preparedness, mitigation,
response, and recovery. Working closely with State and local
governments, the Agency funds emergency programs, offers technical
guidance and training, and deploys Federal resources in times of
catastrophic disaster. These coordinated activities ensure a broad-based
program to protect life and property and provide recovery assistance
after a disaster.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was established by
Executive Order 12127 of March 31, 1979, consolidating the Nation's
emergency-related programs.
The Agency reports directly to the White House and manages the
President's Disaster Relief Fund,the source of most Federal funding
assistance after major disasters. Agency programs include response to
and recovery from major natural disasters and human-caused emergencies,
emergency management planning, flood-plain management,hazardous
materialsplanning, dam safety, and multihazard
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response planning. Other activities include off-site planning for
emergencies at commercial nuclear power plantsand the Army's chemical
stockpile sites,emergency food and shelter funding for the homeless,
plans to ensure the continuity of the Federal Government during national
security emergencies,and Federal response to the consequences of major
terroristincidents.
The U.S. Fire Administrationand its National Fire Academyare a part
of FEMA, providing national leadership in fire safety and prevention.
The U.S. Fire Administration has responsibility for all fire and
emergency medical service programs and training activities. The Federal
InsuranceAdministrationis also a part of FEMA and manages the National
Flood Insurance Program and crime insurance programs. The Emergency
Management Institute at Emmitsburg, MD, offers centralized professional
courses for the Nation's emergency managers.
Activities
Fire Prevention and Training This activity prepares Federal, State, and
local officials, their staffs, emergency first responders, volunteer
groups, and the public to meet the responsibilities of domestic
emergencies through planning, mitigation, preparedness, response, and
recovery. Educational programs are provided through the National Fire
Academyat the National Emergency Training Center and through the field
fire training delivery systems.
Mitigation Programs This activity provides for the development,
coordination, and implementation of policies, plans, and programs to
eliminate or reduce the long-term risk to life and property from natural
hazards such as floods,earthquakes, hurricanes, and dam failures. A goal
of this activity is to encourage and foster mitigation strategies at the
State and local levels.
Preparedness, Training, and Exercises This activity provides policy
guidance, financial and technical assistance, training, and exercise
support required to establish or enhance all-hazard, risk-based
emergency management capabilities of Federal, State, and local
governments. In addition, this activity maintains a family protection
program, utilizing private sector and volunteer organizations to
encourage and assist families and neighborhoods to take actions to
increase their emergency preparedness capabilities.
Response and Recovery This activity provides for the development and
maintenance of an integrated operational capability to respond to and
recover from the consequences of a disaster, regardless of its cause, in
partnership with other Federal agencies, State and local governments,
volunteer organizations, and the private sector.
Regional Offices Ten regional offices carry out FEMA's programs at the
regional, State, and local levels. The regional offices are responsible
for accomplishing the national program goals and objectives of the
Agency and supporting development of national policy.
Regional Offices--Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Region/Address Telephone
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Atlanta, GA (3003 Chamblee-Tucker Rd., 30341)........... 770-220-5200
Boston, MA (Rm. 442, J.W. McCormack Post Office & 617-223-9540
Courthouse Bldg., 02109-4595)..........................
Bothell, WA (130 228th St. SW., 98021-9796)............. 206-487-4765
Chicago, IL (4th Fl., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., 60604-2698). 312-408-5504
Denton, TX (800 N. Loop 288, 76201-3698)................ 817-898-5104
Denver, CO (Box 25267, Bldg. 710, Denver Federal Ctr., 303-235-4812
80225-0267)............................................
Kansas City, MO (Suite 900, 2323 Grand Blvd., 64108- 816-283-7061
2670)..................................................
New York, NY (Rm. 1337, 26 Federal Plz., 10278-0002).... 212-225-7209
Philadelphia, PA (2d Fl., 105 S. 7th St., 19106-3316)... 215-931-5608
San Francisco, CA (Bldg. 105, Presidio of San Francisco, 415-923-7105
94129-1250)............................................
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Sources of Information
Inquiries on the following subjects should be directed to the
appropriate office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C
Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.
Acquisition Services: Office of Acquisition Management. Phone, 202-646-
4168.
Employment: Office of Human Resources Management. Phone, 202-646-4040.
Freedom of Information Act requests: Office of General Counsel. Phone,
202-646-3840.
For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.
Phone, 202-646-4600. Internet, www.fema.gov.
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