[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2000] [Pages 413-416] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472 Phone, 202-646-4600. Internet, www.fema.gov. Director James L. Witt Deputy Director Robert M. Walker Chief of Staff Jane Bullock General Counsel Ernie Abbott Chief Financial Officer Gary Johnson Inspector General George Opfer Director, Office of Congressional and Ron Grimes Legislative Affairs Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Martha S. Braddock Director, Office of Public Affairs Matthew Furman Director, Office of Policy and Regional Michelle Burkett Operations Associate Director, Response and Recovery Lacy E. Suiter Directorate Associate Director, Information Technology G. Clay Hollister Services Directorate Associate Director, Mitigation Directorate Michael Armstrong Associate Director, Preparedness, Training, and Kay Goss Exercises Directorate Associate Director, Operations Support Bruce Campbell Directorate Administrator, Federal Insurance Administration Jo Ann Howard Administrator, United States Fire Administration Carrye Brown [For the Federal Emergency Management Agency statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 2] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Federal Emergency Management Agency is the central agency within the Federal Government for emergency planning,preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Working closely with State and local governments, the Agency funds emergency programs, offers technical guidance and training, and deploys Federal resources in times of catastrophic disaster. These coordinated activities ensure a broad-based program to protect life and property and provide recovery assistance after a disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was established by Executive Order 12127 of March 31, 1979, consolidating the Nation's emergency-related programs. The Agency reports directly to the White House and manages the President's Disaster Relief Fund,the source of most Federal funding assistance after major disasters. Agency programs include response to and recovery from major natural disasters and human-caused emergencies, emergency management planning, flood-plain management,hazardous materialsplanning, dam safety, and multihazard [[Page 414]] ![]()
T186873.039 [[Page 415]] response planning. Other activities include off-site planning for emergencies at commercial nuclear power plantsand the Army's chemical stockpile sites,emergency food and shelter funding for the homeless, plans to ensure the continuity of the Federal Government during national security emergencies,and Federal response to the consequences of major terroristincidents. The U.S. Fire Administrationand its National Fire Academyare a part of FEMA, providing national leadership in fire safety and prevention. The U.S. Fire Administration has responsibility for all fire and emergency medical service programs and training activities. The Federal InsuranceAdministrationis also a part of FEMA and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and crime insurance programs. The Emergency Management Institute at Emmitsburg, MD, offers centralized professional courses for the Nation's emergency managers. Activities Fire Prevention and Training This activity prepares Federal, State, and local officials, their staffs, emergency first responders, volunteer groups, and the public to meet the responsibilities of domestic emergencies through planning, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Educational programs are provided through the National Fire Academyat the National Emergency Training Center and through the field fire training delivery systems. Mitigation Programs This activity provides for the development, coordination, and implementation of policies, plans, and programs to eliminate or reduce the long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards such as floods,earthquakes, hurricanes, and dam failures. A goal of this activity is to encourage and foster mitigation strategies at the State and local levels. Preparedness, Training, and Exercises This activity provides policy guidance, financial and technical assistance, training, and exercise support required to establish or enhance all-hazard, risk-based emergency management capabilities of Federal, State, and local governments. In addition, this activity maintains a family protection program, utilizing private sector and volunteer organizations to encourage and assist families and neighborhoods to take actions to increase their emergency preparedness capabilities. Response and Recovery This activity provides for the development and maintenance of an integrated operational capability to respond to and recover from the consequences of a disaster, regardless of its cause, in partnership with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, volunteer organizations, and the private sector. Regional Offices Ten regional offices carry out FEMA's programs at the regional, State, and local levels. The regional offices are responsible for accomplishing the national program goals and objectives of the Agency and supporting development of national policy. Regional Offices--Federal Emergency Management Agency ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Region/Address Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (3003 Chamblee-Tucker Rd., 30341)........... 770-220-5200 Boston, MA (Rm. 442, J.W. McCormack Post Office & 617-223-9540 Courthouse Bldg., 02109-4595).......................... Bothell, WA (130 228th St. SW., 98021-9796)............. 206-487-4765 Chicago, IL (4th Fl., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., 60604-2698). 312-408-5504 Denton, TX (800 N. Loop 288, 76201-3698)................ 817-898-5104 Denver, CO (Box 25267, Bldg. 710, Denver Federal Ctr., 303-235-4812 80225-0267)............................................ Kansas City, MO (Suite 900, 2323 Grand Blvd., 64108- 816-283-7061 2670).................................................. New York, NY (Rm. 1337, 26 Federal Plz., 10278-0002).... 212-225-7209 Philadelphia, PA (2d Fl., 105 S. 7th St., 19106-3316)... 215-931-5608 San Francisco, CA (Bldg. 105, Presidio of San Francisco, 415-923-7105 94129-1250)............................................ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 416]] Sources of Information Inquiries on the following subjects should be directed to the appropriate office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472. Acquisition Services: Office of Acquisition Management. Phone, 202-646- 4168. Employment: Office of Human Resources Management. Phone, 202-646-4040. Freedom of Information Act requests: Office of General Counsel. Phone, 202-646-3840. For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472. Phone, 202-646-4600. Internet, www.fema.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------