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Founded In April 1, 1979
Federal Emergency Management Agency was founded on April 1, 1979 -
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Timespan
History of Federal Emergency Management Agency -
Wild Fire Control
Helped combat wildfire devastation since 1988 -
5 Award Categories
1) Building Code Enforcement
2) Innovative Floodplain Management
3) Innovation in Disaster Resistant Growth
4) Community Outreach and Risk Education
5) Comprehensive Mitigation Planning FEMA wons these awards after 65th anniversary. -
Hurricane Katrina
10 years later and still rebuilding after utter devastation in new orleans and east coast sectors from Hurricane Katrina.
https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-katrina-decade-progress-through-partnerships -
Alaskan Floods
Fema operated laundry services for 554 loads of laundry, distributed 5,779 meals to survivors, provided 575 meals to volunteer rebuilders, moved 500 pounds of materials and supplies, etc. -
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: FEMA Accomplishments in Year of 2011
https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/27728 -
Hurricane Sandy
FEMA Corps teams have provided 521,502 hours of Hurricane Sandy assistance for the survivors of Sandy.
https://www.fema.gov/sandy-recovery-office -
Oklahoma Tornados
FEMA conducted 7,139 home assessments, completed 1,604 status inquires, provided information to 3,720 people, made 989 referrals to voluntary agencies, and visited 783 businesses. -
Colorado Floods
Improved living conditions among those who were affected. Rebuilt the majority of damaged structures and roadways. Provided aid to those in need. Established a permit FEMA office location in Centennial, CO.
https://www.fema.gov/disasters/grid/state-tribal-government/70 -
Hurricane Matthew
FEMA helped with Hurricane Matthew. Provided relief. The hardest hit, Kennedy Home in Kinston, sustained at least $1.5 million in damage affecting 18 out of 24 buildings.
https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-matthew
