The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employs more than 20,000 people nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we have 10 regional offices located across the country.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 1) An agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security charged with responding to Presidentially-declared disasters.

Lead and coordinate federal response efforts after disasters and emergencies. Instill equity as a foundation of emergency management. Promote and sustain a ready FEMA and prepared nation.

Glossary Download the FAAT List Updated in 2023, the FEMA Acronyms, Abbreviations and Terms (FAAT) PDF contains a full listing of commonly used terms. Or use the search bar below to find terms.

Mar 5, 2020 · Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 1) An agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security charged with responding to Presidentially-declared disasters.

Jul 8, 2020 · Flood hazard areas identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map are identified as a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). SFHA are defined as the area that will be inundated by the flood event …

Creation of FEMA President Carter signed Executive Order 12127, effective April 1, 1979, establishing FEMA. Shortly after, in signing Executive Order 12148 on July 20, 1979, President Carter gave the …

Jul 7, 2020 · For the purpose of determining Community Rating System (CRS) premium discounts, all AR and A99 zones are treated as non-SFHAs. National Flood Insurance Program Requirements …

On July 28, 2025, FEMA published the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funding opportunity for the National Incident Management System. Learn more on Grants.gov.