FEMA Director's Intent (2007)
FEMA Director's Intent (2007) : "Federal efforts will alleviate human suffering, ensure the continuity of critical government functions and services, minimize severe property damage, mitigate the impact of the incident, and create an operational environment conducive to long term community recovery and future hazard mitigation". (FEMA, DHS/FEMA Federal Interagency Hurricane Contingency Plan, October 31, 2007 Draft (V.13), p. 2)