[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2002] [Pages 405-408] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 405]] FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472 Phone, 202-646-4600. Internet, www.fema.gov. Director Joe M. Allbaugh Deputy Director (vacancy) Chief Operating Officer Michael D. Brown General Counsel Michael D. Brown Administrator, United States Fire Administration Robert David Paulison Administrator, Federal Insurance and Mitigation (vacancy) Administration Chief of Staff Reynold N. Hoover Assistant Director, Administration and Resource Gary Crowell Planning Assistant Director, Information Technology Ronald Miller Services Directorate Assistant Director, Regional Operations (vacancy) Assistant Director, Readiness, Response and (vacancy) Recovery Directorate Assistant Director, External Affairs (vacancy) Inspector General George J. Opfer Chief Financial Officer Matt Jadacki, Acting Director, Office of National Preparedness Bruce Baughman Director, Office of Equal Rights Pauline C. Campbell Director, Office of Strategic Planning and Patricia Stahlschmidt Evaluation Director, Office of Federal Coordinating Theodore A. Monette, Officers Program Jr., Acting [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 response planning. Other activities include plans to ensure the continuity of the Federal Government during national security emergencies,and Federal response to the consequences of major terroristincidents. [[Page 406]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T189864.056 [[Page 407]] 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 Insuranceand Mitigation Administrationpromotes protection, prevention, and partnerships at the Federal, State, local, and individual levels to lessen the impact of disasters upon families, homes, communities, and economy. It manages the National Flood Insurance Program and programs to mitigate the damages from natural disasters. The Emergency Management Institute at Emmitsburg, MD, offers centralized professional courses for the Nation's emergency managers. The Agency's Office of National Preparedness works to prepare the Nation to respond to acts of terrorism.It enhances first-responder capabilities (fire, police, EMS) through support for planning, equipment, training, and exercises; provides centralized coordination of programs, standards development, resources, and training to respond to terrorist events; and coordinates State and local Citizens Corps efforts for volunteer programs. In addition, it is responsible for working with State and local governments in their emergency planning and preparedness for accidental releases from nuclear power plants and the Army's chemical stockpiles. Activities Fire Prevention and Emergency Management 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 off-campus training delivery systems. Flood Insurance and 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. Readiness, 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 [[Page 408]] 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)............................................ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: Administration and Resource Planning Directorate. Phone, 202-646-4168. Employment: Administration and Resource Planning Directorate. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------