Which statement describes FEMA's mission across hazards?

• A. Prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards
• B. Provide shelter and clothing to disaster victims
• C. Conduct clinical trials
• D. Monitor weather only

Answer: (A)

FEMA’s mission is to reduce risk and losses across the full spectrum of emergencies by engaging in every stage of emergency management for all hazards. This means being proactive with preparation, putting protective measures in place, responding when events occur, helping communities recover, and taking steps to mitigate future impacts. The all-hazards approach recognizes that disasters come in many forms—natural, technological, or man-made—and the same overall processes apply across them. That’s why describing preparation, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for all hazards best captures FEMA’s role. Other choices focus on only one aspect—sheltering victims, conducting clinical trials, or merely monitoring weather—which don’t reflect FEMA’s broad, all-hazards mission.