Integrated Regional Humanitarian Assistance and Natural Disaster Training Executive Seminar (INTERHANDS) October 23-24, 2000 U.S. Southern Command Headquarters Miami, Florida Presentation by George Haddow Deputy Chief of Staff Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
This is FEMA: Domestic Agency Federal Response Plan State and Local Partners Project Impact
Current Activities in Latin America Argentina Ecuador Central America –El Salvador –Guatemala –Honduras –Nicaragua Caribbean –Haiti –Dominican Republic
Two Areas of Activity: Central Government Emergency Management Agencies Statutory Authority Response and Prevention Plans Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) Project Impact Pilot Communities NGOs as Partners Leveraging Resources
Emergency Management in the Region: Leadership Capabilities Municipal Capabilities Role of the Military
Suggestions for South Command: Resources for Central Government Agencies Role in Helping to Sustain Technical Capabilities Role in Disaster Prevention US Military Example Exercises