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A Compilation of Compilation of Selected Emergency Management Related Laws
This new volume brings together the cornerstone statutes and selected provisions governing federal disaster relief, emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, and recovery programs. It is designed as a practical reference for legal professionals, emergency managers, policymakers, and researchers engaged in disaster law and national resilience policy.
Highlights include:Foundational Emergency Management Laws - Robert T. Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. Ch. 68, Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (2006), Sandy Recovery Improvement Act (2013), and related appropriations.
Hazard-Specific Laws - Flood protection (National Flood Insurance Act, Biggert-Waters, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act), earthquake resilience (Earthquake Hazards Reduction Acts), dam safety (National Dam Safety Program Act), and fire prevention (Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act, U.S. Fire Administration/SAFER Reauthorization).
Hazardous Materials & Environmental Safety - CERCLA �9, EPCRA �3, chemical stockpile preparedness, radiological emergency programs, and 49 U.S.C. Ð5115-5116.
Infrastructure & Transportation Resilience - FAA Reauthorization Act (2018), MAP-21, 23 U.S.C. �5, and public transportation emergency relief provisions.
National Security & Defense Authorities - Defense Production Act (1950), National Security Act (1947 �3), National Emergencies Act, and related defense authorities.
Homeland Security & FEMA Provisions - DHS Appropriations Act (2015), FEMA Accountability Act (2017), IPAWS Modernization Act (2015), and CISA Act (2018).
Community Support & Innovation - McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Directing Dollars to Disaster Relief Act (2015), and Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act (2017).
This subject-indexed organization makes the volume a clear and accessible resource for navigating the nation's disaster relief and emergency management framework.
This volume consolidates decades of legislation that form the backbone of U.S. disaster relief and emergency management, providing an indispensable tool for understanding the legal framework of preparedness, response, and recovery.
