FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), is the national emergency response and disaster aid agency. FEMA is an integral part of Department of Homeland Security. They manage and support a risk-based emergency management plan of preparedness protection response and recovery.
The agency manages supplies, sheltering operations and resources to help people and property protect from disasters. The agency educates communities about the risks to their safety, and health.
What we do
FEMA provides immediate support to the state, territory, tribal, or local governments that help prepare, respond, and recover from disasters. It does so by collaborating with a wide range of partners, including government agencies and non-profit organizations in the public and private sectors.
How we do It
FEMA's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., with 10 regional offices, and many other facilities across the nation. In addition to providing on-the-ground assistance, FEMA also manages disaster programs that provide funding for long-term recovery efforts after a disaster.
What We Know
The United States is now facing a rising number of natural and human-made disasters that could pose a threat to life, health, and property. Many of these disasters are complex and require coordination among multiple agencies.
Our Mission:
As a component of the Department of Homeland security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for reducing the loss of life and property and protecting our institutions from all hazards. We provide leadership and support for the nation's comprehensive, risk based emergency management program. It includes mitigation, preparedness and recovery. Our goal is to make America safer and more resilient.
We are a responsive agency. We bring together the best in the public, private, and voluntary sectors to plan and prepare for, respond to and recover from the nation’s most devastating threats. We focus on protecting our nation's infrastructure, preserving the environment and ensuring access to critical services.
Our Vision
We are the nation's top emergency response and recovery agency. Our vision is for a resilient America in which everyone can feel secure, safe and independent. We envision a nation where every citizen, regardless of their race, income, or national origin, has the resources to defend themselves and their communities.
Our Core Values
As a federal agency, we uphold the principles of accountability and integrity. We strive to be open and honest with the American people and our partners in the private sector at all levels of government.
Our Vision for The Future:
As we lead and support a comprehensive risk-based emergency management system, we strive to reduce the loss of life and property and protect our nation's institutions from all hazards. We aim to revitalize FEMA, to develop a wider and more efficient cadre of FEMA employees and managers, and to ensure that FEMA has the resources it requires to respond to our changing disaster needs.
Our Core Values on Climate Change
FEMA, as the Nation's premier emergency response agency and disaster recovery agency is a key partner for local, state and federal officials in preparing for, responding, and recovering after the most severe impacts of climate change. By working with local officials, FEMA aims to create a safe, resilient, and healthy environment.
FAQ
What are some basic survival skills in the wild environment?
The most important thing you need to know when you're living off the land is how to make a fire. This is more than just lighting a flame. It requires you to learn friction and fluent methods of starting a fire. It is also important to learn how to keep from getting burned by the flames.
It's important to learn how to make shelter with natural materials like leaves, grasses, trees, etc. These materials will help you stay warm at night. And finally, you'll need to know how much water you need to survive.
Other Survival Skills
Other things will help you stay alive, but they aren't as vital as knowing how to light a fire. For example, you can eat many different kinds of plants and animals, but if you don't know how to light a fire, you won't be able to cook them.
You'll also need to know how best and where to find food, including edible plants and animals. This is important because you could be starving or becoming sick if you don’t know.
How do you choose the best knife to suit your needs?
It is not easy to choose the right knife for you. There are so numerous brands out there that claim they are the best.
Which one is the best? How do you decide between them?
First, you must consider what kind of tasks you plan to perform with your knife.
Are you going to slice bread, cut wood, skin animals or chop vegetables?
Your knife is it intended for hunting, fishing, or both? Is your knife meant for camping cooking or kitchen cutting
Do you intend to use it for opening bottles and cans? Do you plan to open boxes or packages?
Do you need your knife to be strong enough for heavy loads?
What about cleaning it after every use? How often are you going to wash it?
Does it have to maintain its edge well over the course of time?
What is the most important item for survival?
Food is the most vital thing for survival. Shelter from the elements is also important, but they are less essential than food. You will not live very long if there isn't enough food.
What's the difference between a folded knife and a fixed blade knife?
Folding knives are designed to fold compactly to fit inside a pocket or backpack. When not in use the blade folds away.
Fixed-bladed knives can be used during normal use. They are usually longer than folding knives.
Fixed-blade knives are more durable but less portable.
Why are knot-tying skills important for survival
Everywhere you look, people use knots to connect items like fishing lines, ropes, ladders, and so on. You can also use them to tie bags closed, secure objects to trees and create shelters. A basic skill, making knots, can save lives.
What are the basics of survival camping?
The first thing you should do when you go on an adventure trip is to prepare yourself for any eventuality. It is important to be able to adapt to extreme situations.
You must also be prepared for all kinds of weather, from hot sun to cold wind. If you don't take these precautions, you might end up dying.
What is the average time it takes to get help after getting lost?
It all depends on several factors.
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Where are you?
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Which terrain are yours?
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It does not matter if you are able to receive cell phone service
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Whether someone has seen you
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Whether you're injured
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How dehydrated you are
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It doesn't matter if water has been ingested.
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Whether you have eaten recently
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It doesn't matter if you are wearing the right clothing
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Whether you are carrying a map or compass
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How familiar are you with the area
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How long have you been lost?
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How long have you spent searching for help?
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How much time does it take for people to notice you missing
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How quickly they decide to search for you
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How many rescuers have you attracted?
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How many rescues have you received?
Statistics
- Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
- We know you're not always going to be 100% prepared for the situations that befall you, but you can still try and do your best to mitigate the worst circumstances by preparing for a number of contingencies. (hiconsumption.com)
- The Dyrt PRO gives 40% campground discounts across the country (thedyrt.com)
- so you can be 100 percent hands-free, and there's less chance you'll put your torch down and lose it. (nymag.com)
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How To
How to Build a Lean-To Shelter
You will find lean-tos all over the United States. They are made from wood or steel poles covered by tarps. The walls, ceiling and floor are typically built first before the roof is added.
Lean-tos are temporary shelters that are built to the side of buildings when the weather isn't allowing for permanent shelter. You may also call it a "lean to shed", "lean–to cabin," or "lean–to house".
There are many types of lean-tos, including:
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A simple wooden frame covered in tarpaulin. This type of leaning-to is very common in rural locations.
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Lean-to tent is a structure of poles supporting a roof that houses a tarpaulin.
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A leaning-to cabin, also called a "cabin - on-frame", is made up of a platform supported and supported by beams or posts.
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A lean to shed, also known as "shelter–on-a-pole” or "paddock shed", is a structure of poles and supports that has a cover.
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A leaning garage, also known by the names "garage ofstilts" and "overhang", is made up of a steel framework supported on concrete stilts.
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A lean to studio is also known by the names "studio-on a-frame" and "studio-on a-post". It consists a framework consisting of two parallel horizontal members, (posts), as well as one perpendicular member.
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A lean-to greenhouse, also called a "greenhouse-on-a-post," consists of three parallel horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular member (beam), and a canopy.