FEMA

[ fee-muh ]

noun

1. Federal Emergency Management Agency: a federal agency that coordinates the response to disasters in the U.S.

FEMA

acronym for

1. Federal Emergency Management Agency: a US government body intended to coordinate responses to a disaster in the US itself

Example Sentences

“FEMA has let you down because they wanted to spend the money on illegal migrants instead,” Trump said.

From Salon

Still, FEMA’s director and regional administrators are appointed by the president, making it possible Trump could install officials who would carry out his wishes.

From Los Angeles Times

Customs and Border Protection, but is administered by FEMA.

From Los Angeles Times

“You gotta read the fine print. If you apply to FEMA, you have to pay that back within a year or they’ll take it out of your taxes.”

From Los Angeles Times

The $750 provided by FEMA, he said, was enough to put gas in the car and keep him fed.

From Los Angeles Times