FEMA Response Time
What is the average response time of the FEMA Services in your country? In other words, if you called them via their emergency number right now - how long would it take them to arrive on the scene from the time of your call?
The Senate reached a bipartisan agreement intended to end a dispute over disaster relief spending that threatened to cause a partial shutdown of the government at the end of the week.
In two votes, the Senate approved short-term spending measures to fund the government for the start of the new fiscal year that begins Saturday. The deal hinged on FEMA's new assessment that it has sufficient funding for the rest of the current fiscal year.
The measures now go to the House, which would need to approve them to ensure the government continues to be funded after Friday. Ref. CNN
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created a new campaign they refer to as their "Ready Campaign".
Through the campaign, FEMA is encouraging Americans to take simple steps to prepare for potential emergencies, including natural disasters.
1. Get an emergency supply kit
2. Make a family emergency plan
3. Be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur
You know what the top items FEMA directs Americans to get as part of their emergency supply kit? Non-perishable food and water...at least 3 days worth. Ref. Dennis Prager