Frequently Asked Questions
What is FEMA’s Mission?
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders and ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against and respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards.
Where can I find information about Fire Safety?
You can view information regarding fire safety, grants, educational opportunities and more at the U.S. Fire Administration web site located at the following: www.usfa.dhs.gov/.
How can I contact my state emergency manager?
You can view information regarding the state emergency managers at the following: www.fema.gov/about/contact/statedr.shtm.
Where can I find a guide to create emergency operations plans?
You can view the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide also known as CPG 101 by selecting the following links: www.fema.gov/about/divisions/cpg.shtm.
Where can I find Risk Management Publications?
The Security Risk Management Publications are available at the following link: www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/rms/index.shtm.
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Which federal agency is responsible for disaster assistance outside US Borders?
The United States Agency for International Development also known as USAID, Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance is responsible for providing emergency assistance to areas impacted by disasters or emergencies outside the United States borders.
For more information, visit the USAID web site at the following URL: www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 09-Sep-2009 13:13:07 EDT