FEMA releases Strategic Plan for FY 2008-2013

FEMA has published its ‘Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2008-2013’. This outlines its vision and mission, and gives a high level overview of the activities it will carry out to achieve these.

The strategy is based around five ‘Strategic Plan Goals’, which are:

1. Lead an integrated approach that strengthens the Nation’s ability to address disasters, emergencies, and terrorist events.

2. Deliver easily accessible and coordinated assistance for all programs.

3. Provide reliable information at the right time for all users.

4. FEMA invests in people and people invest in FEMA to ensure mission success.

5. Build public trust and confidence through performance and stewardship.

Additionally, FEMA will focus on developing the following ‘Core Competencies’:

• Service to Disaster Victims
• Operational Planning
• Incident Management
• Disaster Logistics
• Hazard Mitigation
• Emergency Communications
• Public Disaster Communications
• Integrated Preparedness
• Continuity Programs

Download a PDF copy of the Strategic Plan.

•Date: 16th April 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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