Satellite Re-entry
The Department of Defense (DOD) has the lead role through reentry and impact of the satellite. FEMA has been charged with the consequence management piece of the reentry in the event the disabled satellite impacts the continental U.S. or one of its territories.
In planning for the potential event, FEMA has been working closely with DOD, DHS and a host of other key federal agencies. Although this is a unique situation, FEMA is often involved in the consequence planning of events such as the State of the Union, Super Bowl or national conventions. Plus, lessons learned from the 2003 Columbia shuttle disaster over Texas have provided FEMA with critical insight towards planning, preparing and responding.
FEMA, through its ten regional offices, has been reaching out to states and locals to ensure they are aware of the potential impact to the U.S., even though the possibility for impact is low. Other support is in place in case it is needed.
Response Planning Fact Sheet (PDF 128KB, TXT 4KB)
Memo to America's First Responder Community (PDF 34KB, TXT 8KB)
FEMA ERG Responder Guide (PDF 155KB, TXT 33KB)
More Information:
- Department of Defense
- Department of State
- Department of Homeland Security
- United States Coast Guard
- Center For Disease Control
- Environmental Protection Agency
- National Guard Bureau
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