In Focus: The Federal Emergency Management Agency

Carlos Martín, Annie M. Tastet, and Matt Fleck

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has become crucial in helping state and local governments recover from extreme weather events and prepare for future disasters. However, the agency has faced reductions in staff and may be eliminated altogether. In this In Focus Video, Resources for the Future Vice President for Research and Policy Engagement Carlos Martín discusses the primary functions of the agency and the reliance of state and local governments on federal support after disasters.

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