FEMA

American

[fee-muh] / ˈfi mə /

noun

Federal Emergency Management Agency: a federal agency that coordinates the response to disasters in the U.S.

FEMA British

acronym

Federal Emergency Management Agency: a US government body intended to coordinate responses to a disaster in the US itself

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Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, the DC Water spokeswoman said the utility was engaged with FEMA.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was later demoted and moved to FEMA, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

After FEMA’s rejection, the owners failed to meet the City of L.A.’s debris removal deadlines.

From Los Angeles Times

Karen Evans, a senior adviser at FEMA, is slated to assume the role of administrator from Richardson on December 1, according to CNN.

From Salon

Government maps are often 10 or more years old and rely on historical data—not forward-looking projections—even though FEMA’s own reports show heavy rainfall is increasing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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