FEMA
Introduction
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is a part of the Department of Homeland Security. The agency's purpose is to coordinate the federal response and work with local governments in the wake of a disaster.
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GSA aims to improve procurement process through social media (11/9/09) - - GovExec....
November 09, 2009 | Robert Brodsky
A new initiative invites suggestions to improve federal acquisitions online.
GSA looks to procurement through social media (11/9/09) - - GovExec. com
November 09, 2009 | Robert Brodsky
A new initiative invites suggestions to improve federal acquisitions online.
House lawmakers seek to remove FEMA from Homeland Security (11/6/09) - - GovExec....
November 06, 2009 | Katherine McIntire Peters
Key senators object to making the emergency response agency an independent entity.
Restoring Hope (10/28/09) - - GovExec. com
October 28, 2009 | George Cahlink
FEMA is unable to measure funding benefits (10/27/09) - - GovExec. com
October 27, 2009 | Terry Kivlan
Agency official says billions spent on homeland security since 2002 have made country safer, but admits FEMA has no way to definitively assess the improvement.
Articles from Nextgov
FEMA weighs outfitting housing inspectors with smart phones
November 19, 2009
Move would allow inspectors to carry fewer pieces of equipment and work more efficiently.
Officials cite IT as key to monitoring the real- time spread of H1N1 flu
October 28, 2009
Lawmakers concerned about the Obama administration's ability to collect near instantaneous data on new infections and stress on clinics and doctors.
Health officials cite IT as key to monitoring the real- time spread of H1N1 flu
October 28, 2009
Lawmakers concerned about the Obama administration's ability to collect near instantaneous data on new infections and stress on clinics and doctors.
' Used Gov' and Social Messaging - Tech Insider
October 20, 2009 | Melanie Bender
Usability guru Jakob Nielsen and his team at the Nielsen Norman Group recently released a research report on the design and usability of social messaging and RSS feeds. In the outline of the findings Nielsen posted on his Web site, he bluntly states, "we have a long way to go to improve the usability of social network messaging and RSS feeds."
National Guard sends IT equipment to support tsunami relief in Samoa
October 01, 2009
Three cargo planes deliver a voice, data, video and radio system, a deployable cell-phone network, laptops, and a system to link incompatible radios.
Tweets
WOW! Fantastic turn out today for FEMA traing Thank you 2 all who came and prepared 2 help others out in times of crisis. What a blessing!
by FBCNV, November 21, 2009
FEMA releases new statistics for this month's loss and claims from floods. Check it out here -... http://bit.ly/6xUdeA
by dokitonline, November 21, 2009
#FEMA chief: #National Guard essential part of federal response team http://tinyurl.com/yb4d78x #JSLC #military #news
by jimgreenhill, November 21, 2009
Rider should get a fema check for what UK is doing to them!
by CJisfunny, November 21, 2009
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honore says the Federal Emergency Management Agency should be broken off from the... http://bit.ly/08u97Gv
by Wadena_Co_EM, November 21, 2009
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Web News
Just what we need: A FEMA for Afghanistan
November 10, 2009 | washingtonpost.com - The Fed Page: Inside the Government Workforce
Amtrak appoints new inspector general
November 05, 2009 | Federal Eye
FEMA needs better IT systems to cut risk of double- dipping, auditors say
November 02, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
FEMA revamps Spanish language site
October 16, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
Emergency alert system deemed' unreliable'
October 02, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
Nation's alert system deemed' unreliable'
October 01, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
FEMA falls short on warning systems, GAO says
October 01, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
FEMA rushes to help tsunami victims in South Pacific
September 30, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
Jury rejects family's FEMA trailer claims
September 25, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
Family Loses Suit on FEMA Trailer Safety
September 24, 2009 | NYT > Politics
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FEMA Videos
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November 20, 2009 | WTNH ABC 8 New Haven
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November 18, 2009 | WAVY NBC 10 Norfolk
WATCH military mom buzz
November 18, 2009 | WVBT FOX 43 Hampton Roads
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November 18, 2009 | WVBT FOX 43 Hampton Roads
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November 17, 2009 | WAVY NBC 10 Norfolk