• In your own words, describe FEMA's mission, and provide explanations and examples for each aspect ofthe mission.
  • Do you feelits mission statement is sufficient for the nation's emergency management operations? Why or why not?
• Describe the role that the states typically play, and provide examples of how states fulfill their role.
  • How important do you feel the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)is in emergency management? Explain.
• In describing the roles that are played at each level, please also compare and contrast the roles played at each level with the other 2 levels.
  • Which responsibilities held by the state regarding emergency management do you feel are the most critical? Why?
  • With regard to the National Response Plan, which group of first respondersis the most important forsuccessful emergency responseprocedures (you must select one)? Wh