The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the nation's leading emergency response and disaster relief agency. As a component of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA leads and supports a risk-based emergency management program of preparedness, protection, response and recovery.
This agency is responsible for protecting people and property from natural disasters. It manages resources, supplies, sheltering operations, and other support services before, during, or after an emergency occurs. The agency educates communities about the risks to their safety, and health.
What We Do
FEMA provides support on the ground to state, territorial, tribal and local governments in order to respond to and recover from natural disasters. It collaborates with a broad range of partners, including government agencies or non-profit organisations in both the public and private sector.
How we do it
FEMA's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., with 10 regional offices, and many other facilities across the nation. FEMA is responsible for providing assistance on the ground and funding long-term relief efforts after disasters.
What We Are Acquainted With
The United States is constantly in danger from natural and manmade disasters. Many of these complex events require coordination with multiple agencies.
Our Mission
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is a part of the Department of Homeland security. It's responsible for protecting institutions and reducing loss of life and property. We manage and support the nation’s comprehensive, risk-based emergency response program.
We are a responsive agency. We bring together the best in the public, private, and voluntary sectors to plan and prepare for, respond to and recover from the nation’s most devastating threats. We focus on protecting our nation's infrastructure, preserving the environment and ensuring access to critical services.
Our Vision:
We are the nation's top emergency response and recovery agency. Our vision is for a resilient America in which everyone can feel secure, safe and independent. Our vision is for a nation where all citizens have access to the resources they need to safeguard themselves and their communities, regardless of race, income, or nationality.
Our Core Values
As a federal government agency, we are committed to integrity and accountability. We strive to be open and honest with the American people and our partners in the private sector at all levels of government.
Our Vision for the Future:
We support and lead a comprehensive, risk-based emergency management system. This helps to minimize the loss of lives and property as well as protect our institutions from any hazards. We aim to revitalize FEMA, to develop a wider and more efficient cadre of FEMA employees and managers, and to ensure that FEMA has the resources it requires to respond to our changing disaster needs.
Our Core Values for Climate Change:
FEMA is the leading agency for disaster response and emergency management in the United States. It works closely with federal, state, local and local authorities in the preparation and response to the nation’s most severe climate changes. By working with local officials, FEMA aims to create a safe, resilient, and healthy environment.
FAQ
What is the single most important thing for survival?
Food is the most vital thing for survival. Shelter from the elements is as important as food. You will not live very long if there isn't enough food.
How can I select the right knife to fit my needs?
It is not easy to choose the right knife for you. There are so numerous brands out there that claim they are the best.
But which one is truly the best? Which one is the best?
First, think about the type of tasks you will be using your knife for.
Are you going to slice bread, cut wood, skin animals or chop vegetables?
Is it for fishing or hunting? Are you going to use it for camping cooking?
Is it going to be used to open bottles or cans of beer? What about opening boxes and packages?
Are you able to carry heavy loads with your knife?
How about cleaning it after each use? Do you plan to wash it frequently?
Does it need to retain its edge well over time.
Why is knot-tying so important for survival?
Everywhere you look, people use knots to connect items like fishing lines, ropes, ladders, and so on. They can also be used to tie bags shut, secure objects to trees, or create shelters. You can save your life by knowing how to tie knots to trees or ropes, or to secure shelters.
What do you do in a survival situation?
It is not easy to think of what to say next. You need to be prepared for any situation. Make sure you know how to react when confronted with an unexpected problem.
If you aren't sure what to do, you must be able to adapt.
If you are in a survival situation, you will likely encounter problems such:
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Being trapped in a remote area
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Getting lost
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Limited food supplies
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Low on water
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Facing hostile people
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Wild animals:
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Finding shelter
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Combating predators
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Making fire
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Tools
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Building shelters
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Hunting
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* Fishing
Which tip is the most important for survival?
It is essential to be calm in order to survive. If you panic, you can make mistakes and even die.
Statistics
- Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
- Not only does it kill up to 99.9% of all waterborne bacteria and parasites, but it will filter up to 1,000 liters of water without the use of chemicals. (hiconsumption.com)
- We know you're not always going to be 100% prepared for the situations that befall you, but you can still try and do your best to mitigate the worst circumstances by preparing for a number of contingencies. (hiconsumption.com)
- so you can be 100 percent hands-free, and there's less chance you'll put your torch down and lose it. (nymag.com)
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How To
How to Build A Lean-To Shelter
You will find lean-tos all over the United States. Lean-tos are usually made of wood or metal poles and covered with tarps or canvas or plastic sheeting. The walls, floor and ceiling are often built first. After that, the roof is added.
Lean-tos are temporary shelters that are built to the side of buildings when the weather isn't allowing for permanent shelter. You may also call it a "lean to shed", "lean–to cabin," or "lean–to house".
There are many types o lean tos.
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A simple wooden frame with an overhang of tarpaulin. This type is often seen in rural areas.
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Lean-to tent made up of a frame of poles that supports a tarpaulin.
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A lean to cabin, also known by the "cabin-on frame", is a structure that consists of a platform supported on beams and posts.
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A lean-to shed is also known as a "shelter on a pole" or "paddockshed". It consists of a frame of poles and supports covered with a cover.
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A lean-to garage also called a "garage-on-stilts" or "overhang," consists of a steel framework resting on concrete stilts.
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A lean-to studio, also called a "studio-on-a-frame" or "studio-on-a-post," consists of a framework made up of two parallel horizontal members (posts) and one perpendicular member (beam).
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A lean-to greenhouse, also called a "greenhouse-on-a-post," consists of three parallel horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular member (beam), and a canopy.