Emergency Management in the United States

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This 16-page document is part of an independent study course that explains emergency management in the United States (US), covering the four phases of emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery), key terms, and the roles of individuals and various agencies at different levels. It also outlines how financial assistance is provided after disasters through a structured process involving local to federal levels. This resource is related to a PPN podcast titled "Secret Life of Emergency Management."

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Hazards: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Natural Disasters; United States; United States Government Agencies; Emergencies; Livestock

Institutions: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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