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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a part of the executive branch. It was founded by Jimmy Carter in 1979 through an executive order in response to numerous natural disasters throughout the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. Throughout the years FEMA has been granted more powers to help handle emergencies. Now a part of Homeland Security, FEMA coordinates disaster response, prevention and funding for recovery.

To understand FEMA, one has to understand why it was founded. Federal funding for recovery in the wake of disaster is almost as old as the federal government itself. In 1803, the US government had provided assistance to New Hampshire after a fire, and during the 1900's a multitude of laws and natural organizations to mitigate natural disasters had been created. The caveat was that such mitigation was fragmented and ineffective, as 100 federal agencies were involved in disasters. American legislators advocated for the consolidation of federal emergency services and so FEMA was created on April 1, 1979 to help streamline these organizations.

A streamlined organization needs a streamlined and extensive presence. So FEMA it is headquartered in Washington DC, and it is divided into 10 distinct regions across the United States that work with various entities in the United States. Each office is held by a regional and deputy regional administrator. There are also workers that provide temporary offices in order to facilitate aid as well as voluntary workers that go to the frontlines to help provide food for the survivors in disasters. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs throughout the nation to help educate people on disaster preparedness.

FEMA itself is prepared to serve citizens and first responders in order to protect and avert hazards. It also provides states and local governments about future disasters and possible hazards. When disasters strike, FEMA is first in line to help people recover from them. FEMA provides compensation with repair, rebuilding and loans. FEMA recovery teams go to disaster zones to serve as temporary cooks to help feed survivors when disaster strikes.

FEMA was created to help make life easier for both the Government and the people during crises. Now, more than 40 years since its inception, it's clear that the consolidation has made a positive difference during emergencies. From the extensive network of officials and volunteers working together to help survivors and their homes as well as giving back to the community with the helping hand of rebuilding and money, FEMA helps people spend less time on their knees and more time on their feet again.