Pros And Cons Of Fema

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Government administrators have learned from the hardship and enforce better environmental, communications and evacuation policies. The y have reconstructed the levee system, making the boundaries taller and reinforcing them with steel beams that expand as far as 65 feet beneath sea level.

In 2006, Congress developed an act to restructure FEMA. The Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act now offers investment to aid cities and modify evacuation plans. This consists of provisions for better communication with non-English speaking people, those with disabilities or impairment, and also notices the evacuation needs of people with pets. The act also incorporates the financing for Urban Search and Rescue teams and demands the formation of a

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