Federal Plan for Disaster Response, 1954
Federal Plan for Disaster Response, 1954 : "In conformance with Executive Order 10427, the FCDA has developed a predisaster plan with various Federal agencies which will facilitate Federal assistance in a disaster situation. Every agency of the Federal Government, with major disaster assistance capabilities, is included in this plan which, in most cases, is represented by formal agreement in 'Memoranda of Understanding'". (FCDA, 1954 Annual Report, p. 52). "FCDA in cooperation with the Defense Air Transportation Administration has prepared plans for the nationwide mobilization and emergency operation of all types of civil aircraft. There are more than 96,000 of these?. Statements of understanding of the role of civil aircraft in the national plan are in edevelopment". (FCDA, 1954 Annual Report, p. 71). "The 1953 agreement between FCDA and the U.S. Coast Guard established a pilot model organization to provide guidance in plannning for the emergency utilization of small craft. The plan is now in use as a pattern for establishing similar activities in all port areas where emergency mobilization of small craft may be necessary". (FCDA, 1954 Annual Report, 72)
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