Federal Emergency Management Agency
/ˈfɛdərəl ɪˈmərʤənsi ˈmænɪʤmənt ˈeɪʤənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. government agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided aid after the hurricane.
Forms
- federal emergency management agency
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as FEMA; statutory authority derives from the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
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