FEMA's acting director, David Richardson, testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday ...

Some have asserted that FEMA could be more effective as a stand-alone cabinet-level department. Others have argued that the melding of FEMA into the department provides synergy and resources that ...

Outdated systems are holding back disaster response. It’s time to invest in smarter, integrated platforms that empower both ...

Soon after Donald Trump was sworn into his second term as president, he declared that “FEMA must go away.” This was echoed by ...

FEMA began a major push in 2007 to integrate all of its disparate IT systems and to bring them in line with Homeland Security Department standards. In 2008, FEMA issued a $1 billion contract to ...

FEMA has worked hard since 2006 to build a strong coordination with the Department of Defense (DOD). The National Guard and Northern Command are a valuable resource for direct federal assistance.

2. Physical Fitness: Whether an emergency responder is donning Level As in heat of the summer or working continuous 12+ hour shifts, being physical fit aids to sustainability and operational ...

The Chief Information Officer has responsibility for reviewing program goals, policy plans, resource needs, and in the allocation and effectiveness of resources. Recommends policies and activities to ...

From Mission Assignment to Mobilization FEMA activated the wildfire debris mission—currently valued at more than $1.3 billion—through a mission assignment that defined the operational scope.