Federal Emergency Management Agency (Noun)
Meaning
An independent agency of the United States government that provides a single point of accountability for all federal emergency preparedness and mitigation and response activities.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency was established in 1979 to coordinate disaster relief efforts across the United States.
- After the hurricane, the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent teams to assess the damage and provide aid to affected communities.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency works closely with state and local governments to develop emergency response plans and provide training and resources.
- In the event of a national emergency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency would take the lead in coordinating the federal response.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency also provides financial assistance to individuals and families who have lost their homes or property due to a disaster.