Disasters
Whatever the disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, leads the federal government’s response as part of a team of responders.
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DHS/FEMA/PIA-048 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Direct Servicing Agent (NFIP Direct) System
DHS/FEMA/PIA-048 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Direct Servicing Agent (NFIP Direct) System
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DHS/FEMA/PIA-049 Individual Assistance (IA) Program
DHS/FEMA/PIA-049 Individual Assistance (IA) Program
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FEMA Individual Housing Program Batch Files Key
FEMA Individual Housing Program Batch Files Key
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Nuclear Attack Fact Sheet
Unlike a "dirty bomb" which disperses radioactive material using conventional explosives, a nuclear attack is the use of a device that produces a nuclear explosion. A nuclear explosion is caused by an uncontrolled chain reaction that splits atomic nuclei (fission) to produce an intense wave of heat, light, air pressure, and radiation, followed by the production and release of radioactive particles. For ground blasts, these radioactive particles are drawn up into a "mushroom cloud" with dust and debris, producing fallout that can expose people at great distances to radiation.
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Privacy Documents for FEMA
Documents for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Radiological Attack Fact Sheet
A radiological attack is the spreading of radioactive material with the intent to do harm. Radioactive materials are used every day in laboratories, medical centers, food irradiation plants, and for industrial uses. If stolen or otherwise acquired, many of these materials could be used in a "radiological dispersal device" (RDD).
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Synopsis of Administrative Record for Proposed New CATEXs (June 2014)
This document is a synopsis of the administrative record to support several new Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). As part of the update to its procedures for implementing NEPA, the Department is proposing new CATEXs to cover administrative activities, real property management activities, activities unique to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and federal assistance activities.
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Translations: DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Henri
The following are translations of the DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Henri.
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Translations: DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Fred
The following are translations of the DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Fred.
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Determination of a National Emergency Requiring Actions to Protect the Safety of Americans Using and Employed by the Transportation System
As reflected in numerous determinations by the Executive Branch, including the President’s March 13, 2020 determination that the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) constitutes a “national emergency” under the National Emergencies Act and the nationwide public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on January 31, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a threat to our health and security.