FEMA consists of ten regions in the continental United States and territories. These regional offices manage, operate, and maintain all delegated programs, functions, and activities not managed, operated, or maintained by headquarters organizational units. The FEMA Regional Offices serve as the primary organizational unit for the liaison to states and local governments within each region and non-governmental and private sector entities within each Regional Office's geographical area. For example, FEMA Region 4 serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Its headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia. A well-written strategic plan can play a pivotal role in the success of the FEMA region concept. The goal of the strategic planning process is to ensure everyone is aligned when it comes to small business goals and objectives and to create a formal strategic plan document