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Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency
The latest news and top stories on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A prominent Washington D.C.-based federal governmental body, FEMA is dedicated to coordinating the U.S. government’s response to disasters, helping people before, during and after such events. Its main areas of focus include emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery from all hazards, including natural disasters and acts of terrorism. FEMA provides vital funding, technical assistance and training to state and local governments, and manages programmes like the National Flood Insurance Program. Established in 1979, it plays a significant role in national security and resilience.
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Indonesia’s flood death toll hits 908, hundreds still missing

The governor of hard-hit Aceh warns starvation has become the gravest threat to survivors in remote villages cut off by the devastation.

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Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 6, with dozens still missing

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US uses warlike rhetoric, Superman actor to recruit for immigration crackdown

US government rolls out aggressive campaign, offering US$50,000 bonuses for new deportation officers.

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