Federal Preparedness Coordinators (FPCs) 2
Federal Preparedness Coordinators (FPCs) 2 : "The conferees are concerned with the concept of creating a Federal Preparedness Coordinator (FPC) for placement in each Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regional Office. The conferees agree that an official overseeing preparedness by region is appropriate. However, the conferees are not convinced that creating a senior executive position in the Preparedness Directorate, who reports through a chain of command that does not include response and recovery personnel in FEMA, will further the nation's readiness. Separating preparedness and response functions is detrimental during a disaster and, as demonstrated in past disasters, leads to a lack of communication and a lack of situational awareness, with dire consequences. During emergencies, state emergency managers need clear communications and missions, not confusion and redundancy. The conferees direct the Under Secretary to focus NPIP funding on plan modernization and resolving interoperability issues, as outlined by the Under Secretary, and discourage the use of funds to hire FPCs". (Congressional Record - House, "Conference Report on H.R. 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007," September 28, 2007, Pp. H7825)
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