• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency of the US Department of Homeland Security that provides a single point of accountability for all federal emergency preparedness, mitigation, and response activities. FEMA’s primary goal is to coordinate the response to natural disasters that overwhelm the resources of state and local governments. It works closely with these government agencies, funding emergency programs and offering technical guidance and training. In addition, FEMA administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and advises communities on building codes, emergency response, and floodplain management.