If FEMA didn't exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

FEMA pools national resources to help states quickly manage disasters. Without that federal support, each state would be left to build its own expensive response capabilities.

Publication Details

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Maryland Shared Open Access Repository (USMAI Consortium)
Published
2025-02-10
DOI
https://doi.org/10.13016/m2uajo-9rli
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Disaster Response and Management
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If FEMA didn't exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

Maryland Shared Open Access Repository (USMAI Consortium)
Disaster Response and Management
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If FEMA didn't exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

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Abstract

FEMA pools national resources to help states quickly manage disasters. Without that federal support, each state would be left to build its own expensive response capabilities.

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