“Are FEMA’s Assistance Programs Adequately Designed to Assist Communities Before, During, and After Wildfire?”

Hearing
Subcommittee: Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building and Virtually
Agenda

During this hearing, committee members will receive testimony from witnesses with expertise in emergency management, post-disaster recovery, and wildfire suppression.

Witnesses
Andrew Phelps
Director, Oregon Office of Emergency Management On Behalf of the
National Emergency Management Association
Kacey KC
State Forester and Firewarden
Nevada Division of Forestry
Rich Elliott
Deputy Chief, Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue (WA) On behalf of the
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Casey Hatcher
Deputy, Chief Administrative Officer
Butte County Administration (CA)