FEMA

American

[fee-muh] / ˈfi mə /

noun

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

FEMA British

acronym

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

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Example Sentences

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We’re not aware of his having any special affinity for the TSA, FEMA, or the Coast Guard.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

This will depend in part on what the administration decides to do with FEMA, as it is considering a major reorganization.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2025

In the absence of FEMA, much of the recovery effort has been led by private citizens such as Rand, who have raised funds to clear streets and yards and repair houses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

Many officials were blaming Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, whose agency oversees FEMA.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

There was no sign of anyone from FEMA.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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