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Preamble
Prepared. Responsive. Committed.
FEMA Transition Binder Preamble |
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This document, the FEMA 2009 Presidential Transition Binder, consisting of six tabs as describedbelow, is intended to serve as a reference for FEMA leadership and employees to help orient themto its organizational structure, programs, resources, stakeholders, and operations.
Tab 1 includes an introductory description of the New FEMA, an initiative begun following the Post-KatrinaEmergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA) of 2006. In this tab one will find an overview of the NewFEMA, lessons learned, and on overview of emergency management.Tab 2 provides an overview of each FEMA directorate and office. Generally, each FEMA office’s ordirectorate’s section follows a singular format: the organizational structure, an overview, mission criticalfunctions, and essential improvements.The ‘Mission Critical Functions’ are not inclusive of every mission essential function, but generally includesignificant activities that FEMA has a responsibility to perform in a timely manner, to safeguard life orproperty, maintain essential government operations, or coordinate intergovernmental or interagencyoperations. Additionally, the ‘Major Program Improvements’ generally include initiatives taking placeduring the transition period that involve significant capability building, functional or organizationalrestructuring, or system upgrades requiring continued investment.Tab 3 focuses on FEMA’s ten Regional Offices as a core tenet of FEMA. The section includes their rolesand responsibilities, disaster operations, coordination, communications, and resources.Tab 4 concentrates on the DHS and FEMA budget processes and how the two are related. An overview of the Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) budget is provided, including a resource breakdown by Agency appropriationrequests and executions. An introduction to disaster funding is also provided.Tab 5 provides an overview of the state of FEMA’s people, locations, leases, and systems.Tab 6 explains the critical role of external coordination. This highlights how FEMA utilizes a collaborativeprocess to develop and execute communications plans that incorporate program and support offices,Regional Offices, and the Office of External Affairs.
Tab 1: FEMA IntroductionTab 2: FEMA OrganizationTab 4: Budet and Resource ManaementTab 5: State of FEMA: People, Locations, SystemsTab 6: External CoordinationTab 3: FEMA Regions
 
Table of Contents
Prepared. Responsive. Committed.
FEMA Transition Binder Table of Contents |
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Description of the New FEMA........................................................................................................1Lessons Learned..............................................................................................................................4National Response Framework......................................................................................................13Emergency Management Paradigm...............................................................................................17Disaster Assistance Directorate.......................................................................................................1Disaster Operations Directorate.....................................................................................................20Grant Programs Directorate...........................................................................................................32Logistics Management Directorate................................................................................................42Management Directorate ...............................................................................................................56Mitigation Directorate ...................................................................................................................71National Continuity Programs Directorate....................................................................................79National Preparedness Directorate ..............................................................................................100Office of the Administrator .........................................................................................................111Office of the Chief Counsel.........................................................................................................123Office of the Chief Financial Officer...........................................................................................125Office of Equal Rights.................................................................................................................130Office of External Affairs............................................................................................................133Office of Gulf Coast Recovery....................................................................................................137Office of National Capital Region Coordination.........................................................................139Office of Policy and Program Analysis.......................................................................................143United States Fire Administration...............................................................................................150Vision for Robust Regions and Mission..........................................................................................1Roles and Responsibilities...............................................................................................................2Regional Disaster Operations..........................................................................................................3Coordination and Communication...................................................................................................4Organization Structure.....................................................................................................................5Resource Control.............................................................................................................................6Metrics and Challenges ...................................................................................................................7
Tab 1: FEMA IntroductionTab 2: FEMA OrganizationTab 3: FEMA Regions
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gerrimike

HOW LONG MUST IT TAKE TO BE IN THE FEMA-NIMS-RESERVE UNIT? REGION 5 DOES NOT HAVE A C.A.D. REP. LAST TIME IT TOOK ACONGRESS REPRESENTATIVE TOFIND OUT ANY INFORMATION.

reply07 / 19 / 2009
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