Enhanced Federal Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather.
This act aims to improve how the federal government plans and prepares for extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and hurricanes. It means better coordination among various agencies, leading to increased safety and reduced financial losses for citizens during natural disasters. A special council and a website will be established to provide citizens with easier access to information and tools for preparing for severe weather conditions.
Key points
Establishment of an Interagency Council on Extreme Weather Resilience, Preparedness, and Risk Identification and Management to coordinate government efforts.
Requirement for each federal agency to develop its own plan for addressing extreme weather risks, enhancing their readiness.
Creation of a publicly accessible website with information, data, and tools to help citizens, businesses, and local authorities prepare for severe weather.
Regular inventories and meetings of regional offices to improve cooperation and exchange best practices in weather risk management.
Status:
Expired
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