Department Of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for coordinating the federal government's response to natural and man-made disasters. FEMA provides financial assistance, disaster relief, and emergency preparedness programs to support communities before, during, and after emergencies. Established in 1979, it became part of DHS in 2003 following the 9/11 attacks to enhance national security. FEMA's funding comes from federal appropriations and grants, which are allocated to disaster response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.