Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employs more than 20,000 people nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with 10 regional offices located across the country. FEMA leverage a tremendous capacity to coordinate within the federal government to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters.

EMA was officially created in 1979 through an executive order by President Jimmy Carter with a history which can be traced as far back as 1803. On March 1st, 2003, FEMA became part of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) unit located in Denver (Colorado) communications equipment unit.

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