FEMA: Climate Change Preparedness and Disaster Resilience
This act mandates the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to integrate climate change considerations into its plans and operations. The goal is to better prepare the nation for extreme weather events like floods and droughts, and to protect citizens' lives and property. Citizens can expect improved support and more effective responses during natural disasters.
Key points
FEMA must incorporate climate change into its strategies and operations to better predict and respond to natural disasters.
A special advisory subcommittee, composed of experts and community representatives, will be established to assist FEMA in climate change adaptation.
The act emphasizes protecting communities most vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as low-income and tribal communities.
FEMA will regularly assess climate change risks and publish reports, increasing transparency and public awareness.
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