What Happens with FEMA During a Shutdown?
The mechanics behind FEMA, its workforce, functions, budget, and ability to transfer payments, are all complicated by nuance during a shutdown.
The Ancient Roots of Emergency Management & Disaster Response
While the sophistication of government action (and its attendant bureaucracy) is a rather recent development, the very concept of disaster response, hazard mitigation, and emergency management as components of a larger social contract can be seen throughout history.