Definition of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The term 'Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A component of U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for protecting the nation and reducing the loss of life and property from all hazards, such as natural disasters and acts of terrorism. FEMA leads and supports a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation. FEMA also administers the National Flood Insurance Program. '.

The term 'Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)' as it applies to the area of flooding can be defined as 'The federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security that is tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from, and mitigating against man-made and natural disasters'.

The term 'Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Federal agency responsible for enforcing the legislation for disaster and emergency planning and response. See FEMA'.


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