FEMA National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program Mission-Area
FEMA National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program Mission-Area : "FEMA translates research and lessons learned from earthquakes into guidance, training, support for states and multi-state consortia, and other program implementation activities. FEMA works with national model codes and standards groups; promotes better building code practices; assists states in developing mitigation, preparedness, and response plans; aids in the development of multi-state groups; and supports comprehensive earthquake education and awareness. FEMA also develops and disseminates earthquake-resistant design guidance for new and existing buildings and lifelines and aids in the development of performance-based design guidelines and methods. FEMA applies earthquake hazards reduction measures, where applicable, to other natural and man-made hazards; provides preparedness, response, and mitigation recommendations to communities; and establishes demonstration projects on earthquake hazard mitigation to link earthquake research and mitigation with emergency management programs". (NEHRP. Strategic Plan for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Fiscal Years 2008-2012 (Draft), April 2008, p. 3, citing FEMA, Expanding and Using Knowledge to Reduce Earthquake Losses-- NEHRP, Strategic Plan 2001-2005, FEMA 383, 2003)
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