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Is federal disaster relief at odds with mitigation?

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Critics argue that the distribution of federal disaster relief aids is a deterrent to mitigation efforts. Disaster relief aids impel a sense of safety and complacency, undermines the risk perception, and compels people to reside in unsafe areas. To strengthen mitigation efforts, it is suggested that the center share the costs of relief work with the states, and provide inducements for hazard mitigation. However, for mitigation programs to succeed, penalties for noncompliance are imperative. A national insurance program to replace federal disaster relief aid has also been propagated.

United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Natural disasters, Insurance, Disaster relief, Extenuating circumstances, Liability for flood damages

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Will federal budget cuts increase burden of charities?

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The federal government has recently launched a new round of spending cuts which are predicted to have a crucial impact on various social-service agencies, health organizations, universities and other private, nonprofit organizations when fully executed. A productive partnership between the government and private nonprofit organizations has developed in light of these federal budget cuts. The budget cuts have also lessened government activity in areas where nonprofits are active, placed increased demands on nonprofit providers and reduced nonprofit organizations' revenues.

Evaluation, Finance, Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, Nonprofit organizations

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Evolving federal role for emergency relief

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has taken steps to allow more flexibility in its working following criticism against its functions. FEMA has changed its perceptions about disasters and helps to handle all disasters such as natural and technical. Its work is no more limited by cross state boundaries and it also engages in international relief. Some of the major changes in FEMA's policies include the formation of the Federal Respond Plan and thrust on prevention and mitigation of disasters.

Planning, United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

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