2: Minimize Suffering
Minimize suffering and disruption caused by disasters Other Information:
Disasters cause suffering and disrupt people’s lives and the normal functioning of their communities. States, Territories,
Tribal Nations, and local governments bear the primary responsibility for responding to and recovering from disasters. FEMA—at
the direction of the President—takes action when State, Territorial, Tribal and local resources are overwhelmed and the Governor
requests assistance. In concert with its partners, FEMA will respond quickly and effectively, bringing the right people and
resources to bear where and when they are needed most. FEMA will provide timely and appropriate disaster assistance to hasten
the recovery of individuals and communities while ensuring that efforts to prevent, avoid, and reduce the impacts of future
disasters are an integral part of every recovery. Throughout, FEMA will continue its work with States and Territories to ensure
the most effective sharing of disaster management responsibilities, allowing FEMA to focus on preparing the Nation for truly
catastrophic events, whether natural or manmade. Performance Measure 2.1 By Fiscal Year 2008, FEMA has coordinated and established
the capability to respond concurrently to four catastrophic and twelve non-catastrophic disasters. Performance Measure 2.2
By Fiscal Year 2008, 100% of assessed public safety and service organizations meet established standards for interoperability
of wireless communication systems. Performance Measure 2.3 By Fiscal Year 2008, all disaster assistance and flood claim payments
are provided within established performance standards.
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