Even today, some people are cynical about the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) responses to disasters. Some reactions reflect a general skepticism of the federal government; some reactions are in response to FEMA’s (many saw as inadequate) responses in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
However you feel about FEMA, let’s remember and thank the 3,700 FEMA employees (and many others) who do the best they can to help when people need it most. Yes, the FEMA response may not be perfect or enough to fix all of the problems caused by a disaster. That said, their resources and expertise can be very helpful as part of the total response from state, local and individual reactions and support.
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A May 23, 2011 Washington Post article on the Missouri tornadoes, including mention of responses.
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