Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA) 1
Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA) 1 :
(1) "FEMA is responsible for leading the nation efforts to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, including catastrophic incidents. (2) Develop a Federal disaster response capability that can act effectively and rapidly to deliver assistance essential to saving lives and protecting or preserving property or public health and safety. (3) Provide funding, training, exercises, technical assistance, planning, and other assistance to build Tribal, State, regional, and national disaster response capabilities. (4) Develop and coordinate the implementation of a risk-based, all-hazards national strategy for preparedness". (FEMA, Catastrophic Disaster Planning 2007 IAEM Presentation, 2)
