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Statutory Authority

Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act PL 100-707, signed into law November 23, 1988; amended the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, PL 93-288. This Act constitutes the statutory authority for most federal disaster response activities especially as they pertain to FEMA and FEMA programs.
Homeland Security Act
Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA) (PDF 300KB)
9/11 Commission Act (PDF)
Patriot Act (PDF)
Statutory Authority for Assistant to Fire Fighters Grant Program 15 USC CHAPTER 49

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FEMA Contacts

State Administrative Agency Contacts (SAAs)
FEMA Regional Contacts
FEMA Legislative Affairs, Telephone: 202-646-4500
AFG Regional Contacts

Grants Administration Information

FEMA GPD Grant Program Accomplishments Report:
Summary of Initial Findings (FY03-07) (PDF 1.4MB, TXT 134KB)
Find Additional Preparedness (Non-Disaster) and Disaster Information
Preparedness (Non-Disaster) Grant Program Information Bulletins

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