Through this new agreement, the Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, and NAACP will cooperate to carry out their respective responsibilities with respect to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery operations in the event of natural, human-caused or technological disasters. The agreement also sets forth the terms by which FEMA and NAACP will share information and engage in joint initiatives to strengthen capacities and achieve equity throughout the disaster continuum.
Read the full press release from FEMA.