The report addresses the urgent and growing threat of terrorist travel by Americans to Syria and Iraq. Despite the government’s efforts to control this travel, hundreds of Americans have attempted to
At the dawn of the digital age, our Nation saw endless opportunities to generate prosperity by expanding our networks and connecting to the world. But today, American prosperity depends as much on def
The purpose of this preparation guide is to help you prepare to take the Special Agent Entrance Exam (SAEE). This guide will familiarize you with the sections of the SAEE and provide you with sample t
The range of services provided by America’s fire service continues to expand. In many areas, the local fire department is responsible for mitigating hazardous materials incidents, performing technical
Multi-use performing arts centers are among the most complex of all building types and excellent and flexible acoustics must be in place to suit the facility’s varied programming needs. This technical
Welcome to the United States. We are glad that you decided to visit, study, work, conduct business or come permanently to the United States.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a diverse organi
FEMA’s Sandy Analysis Team reviewed all aspects of the Agency’s preparation for, immediate response to, and initial recovery from the storm. This report contains the findings of that review. While F
Today the President's rhetoric on the threat of al-Qaeda and its franchises are in stark contrast to the reality we are witnessing in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Whether or not the downplayin
The 2011 Coastal Construction Manual, Fourth Edition (FEMA P-55), is a two-volume publication that provides a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining homes
The 2011 Coastal Construction Manual, Fourth Edition (FEMA P-55), is a two-volume publication that provides a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining homes
Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 provides Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidance on the fundamentals of planning and developing emergency operations plans (EOP). CPG 101 shows t
There are no guarantees of safety during earthquakes, but properly constructed and strengthened homes are far less likely to collapse or be damaged during earthquakes. FEMA advises you to act on the s
This book is intended to acquaint the public with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Despite the highly technical nature of the Program, there has been a deliberate effort to minimize the us
In 1999, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) jointly conducted research and a workshop to shed light on the national problem of ani
Experience with recent disaster recovery efforts highlights the need for additional guidance, structure and support to improve how we as a Nation address recovery challenges. This experience prompts u
FEMA has produced a series of 37 fact sheets that provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings. The fact sheets present information aimed
Every year, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other extreme windstorms injure and kill people, and cause millions of dollars’ worth of property damage in the United States. Even so, more and more people buil
The federal government helps states and localities to prepare for disasters by providing financial and technical assistance for emergency planning and training, conducting exercises of plans, and buil
This guide has been prepared for direct dissemination to the general public and is based on the most reliable hazard awareness and emergency education information available at the time of publication,
The purpose of this manual is to help you prepare to take the Special Agent Test. This manual will familiarize you with the Logical Reasoning Test, the Arithmetic Reasoning Test, and the Writing Skill
Fire departments in the United States responded to nearly 1.6 million fire calls in 2007. The United States fire problem, on a per capita basis, is one of the worst in the industrial world. Thousands
