a national service program for america’s youth
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FEMA Corps A National Service Program for
America’s Youth
A Brief Introduction
Department of Homeland Security and FEMA
Department of Homeland Security
DHS
Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)
Transportation Security
Administration (TSA)
Customs and Border Patrol
(CBP)
Coast Guard (USCG)
Secret Service (USSS)
Citizen and Immigration
Services (USCIS)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE)
FEMA: A Brief History
1803-1950: Era of Fires and Floods
1950: The Civil Defense Act is created
1960s-1970s: Federal Disaster
Assistance Administration 1970: Disaster
Relief Act (amended in 1974)
1979: FEMA created by President Carter
1988: Stafford Act Passed
2002: FEMA becomes a part of DHS
FEMA Mission:To support our citizens and first
responders to ensure that as a Nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover
from and mitigate all hazards.
FEMA and Whole Community
“We need to move away from the mindset that the Federal and State governments are always in the lead, and build upon the strengths of our local communities and, more importantly, our
citizens. We must treat individuals and communities as key assets rather than
liabilities.” - W. Craig Fugate, FEMA Administrator
FEMA Regions
Disaster Cycle
Where Does FEMA Corps Fit In?
History of FEMA Corps Created March 2012, when FEMA
and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) partnered.
FEMA Corps Members devote all 10 months of national service solely to FEMA disaster efforts
Program goals:Recruit, train, deploy, retain membersPromote Emergency Management
WorkforceLife-long commitment to disaster
resilience
Snapshot FEMA Corps Year1o Months National ServiceTeams and CampusOnboarding – Training – Deployment3 Unique Service Rounds Provisions: Lodging, uniforms,
transportation, living stipend, meal allowance, health insurance
Emergency Management training and networking
Education Award
FEMA Corps: Boots on the GroundFEMA Corps Members have served in the following disaster response and recovery efforts*
Super Storm Sandy NY, NJ (Fall 2012) Alaska Flooding (Spring/Summer 2013) Texas Fertilizer Explosion (Spring 2013) Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes (Spring/Summer 2013) Colorado Flood (Fall 2013) Southeast US Tornadoes/Floods MS, AL, FL (Spring, 2014) Washington State Wildfires (Summer 2014) South Napa (CA) Earthquake (Fall 2014) New York Severe Winter Storm (Winter 2014) Severe Weather-Tornadoes /Floods TX, OK, AR (Summer 2015)
*please note - list is not exhaustive
The Legacy of FEMA Corps
In just over 3 years, approximately 2,400 FEMA Corps Members have served over 3.3 million
hours,connecting disaster survivors to the resources they need.
This assists FEMA to be more effective and efficient, and makes our communities more resilient.
FEMA Corps and CAP• Natural Partners
• Current Activities
• Vision
• Path Forward
FEMA Corps A Partnership in Practice
Sydney S. HoffmanFEMA Corps Senior Interagency [email protected]