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Lesson 12 Assignment

Lesson 12 Assignment

Q Please address the following: 1. What is the mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency? 2. Why was FEMA made part of DHS?

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James Lee Witt (n.d.) noted that “The mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect our institutions from all hazards by leading and supporting the nation in a comprehensive, risk-based emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.” This mission statement itself speaks for the organization. FEMA is currently the most reliable and dedicated organization in the United States to manage the emergency situations. FEMA works towards building collaboration between the states and federal emergency organizations. FEMA also tries to maintain a balance between the private and public organizations during emergency situations through effective communications