FEMA 386 6 Appendices Indd Federal Emergency Management Fema Form

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(bright upbeat music) - [Female Narrator] Local elected and appointed officials play many important roles in supporting and leading their communities, from overseeing the day to day operations of the local government, to setting budgets for critical community services. These senior officials also play a vital role in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. Over the past decade, a federal emergency has been declared in every state, at least once. The need for effective emergency management leadership is everywhere. In many ways, senior officials can make or break the success of disaster operations. Their actions can reduce impacts and enhance positive outcomes for their residents or contribute to inefficiencies and losses that greatly impact their community. - [Male Narrator] Disaster response and recovery are more effective when senior officials are familiar with emergency management processes, and have established relationships with their community's emergency man