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Region VII: Divisions

This page is about the divisions within FEMA Region VII, which serves the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

 

Region VII staff meet
Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 22, 2012 -- Kathy Strange, center, Chief Grant Programs Management Branch, Region VII, asks a question during a meeting between FEMA, regional tribal leaders and state officials. The goal is to foster understanding and communication and strengthen partnerships. Listening, and also of Region VII, from left to right, Alan Garrison, regional exercise officer, Tom Morgan, a community preparedness officer and Jonathan Weinberg, the regional tribal liaison. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

 

 

OFFICE OF REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

Beth Freeman, Regional Administrator

Kathy Fields, Deputy Regional Administrator

RECOVERY

The Recovery Division is responsible for providing federal assistance to individuals and households, as well as eligible public facilities in counties declared as major disaster areas. Learn more about the Recovery Division.

Keith Dupont, Director

RESPONSE

The Response Division is responsible for constant situational awareness/analysis through the Regional Watch Center, as well as coordinating and implementing the federal response to major disasters, including readiness of the regional Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT), Planning, Operations, and Logistics. Learn more about the Response Division.

Dan Best, Director

MITIGATION

The Flood Insurance and Mitigation Division is responsible for reducing flood losses by providing outreach regarding affordable flood insurance and for encouraging safer communities through programs that reduce the loss of lives and property damage. Learn more about the Mitigation Division.

Michael Scott, Director

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS

The National Preparedness Division is responsible for the coordination and development of the capabilities and tools necessary to prepare for all hazards among all levels of government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and communities. Learn more about the National Preparedness Division.

Vacant, Director

MISSION SUPPORT

The Mission Support Division is responsible for ensuring continuity in the leadership of the agency’s critical business operations: unity of functions and purpose with key partners, and excellence in service to its customers. Learn more about the Mission Support Division.

Jeff Smith, Director

GRANTS

The Grants Division is responsible for ensuring disaster and non-disaster grants are managed effectively and in compliance with public law, unity of purpose with key partners, and excellence in service to its customers. Learn more about the Grants Division.

Fatimah Pierce, Director
 

Last Updated: 
09/22/2016 - 08:37