Washington Update

摘要

Hurricane season 2006 is here and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have taken strides to increase the nation's preparedness for catastrophic events and smaller-scale disasters. While emphasizing that states and localities have the lead in emergency response, DHS and FEMA insist they are better prepared to coordinate the federal government's supporting role if the need arises.