Serving AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
From its offices in Atlanta, FEMA's Region IV works in partnership with the emergency management agencies of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Region IV's most common challenges are tornados, hurricanes and other storms that can cause flooding and flash-flooding throughout the region.
The Federal Region Center (FRC), is a key regional asset, located in Thomasville, Georgia. Staff at the FRC supports development of State and local emergency management capabilities, provides technical assistance in developing activities, and in response and recovery planning. In addition, it operates a system of State Liaisons to provide assistance and quick response to State/local emergencies and works with Federal agencies and departments to develop Federal plans and support Federal response activities and exercising.
The FRC is a 37,734 square foot subterranean, protected facility situated on a 38-acre site. Built in the early 70s, the Center was designed to withstand hazards, ranging from severe storms and tornadoes to a worst-case, National Security event. The facility has its own separate water, power and support systems and has the full range of telecommunications capabilities to support emergency operations for the Federal family.
Region IV is FEMA's largest geographic region. During a Presidential Disaster Declaration, in addition to its 115 full-time employees, the Region can draw from a cadre of over 550 Disaster Assistance Employees or "reservists" experienced in areas ranging from the delivery of disaster assistance to public information and more.
Regional Director's Office
Divisions
Disaster Assistance Division
Flood Insurance and Mitigation Division
National Preparedness Division
Administration and Resource Planning Division
Region IV Contact Information
State Offices and Agencies of Emergency Management
Last Modified: Friday, 18-Jul-2008 11:22:21 EDT