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

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 (10:00 AM)

2167 RHOB
Washington, D.C.
The hearing will be held in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building and online. Member participation may be in person or virtually. Public Access is available via the Committee's website and social media channels.

Witnesses

Mr. Andrew Phelps
Director, Office of Emergency Management, State of Oregon, on behalf of the National Emergency Management Association

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/26/2021 at 10:04 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/25/2021 at 11:13 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/26/2021 at 10:04 AM

Mr. Rich Elliott
Deputy Chief, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue, State of Washington, on behalf of the International Association of Fire Chiefs

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/26/2021 at 10:04 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/25/2021 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/26/2021 at 10:04 AM

Ms. Kacey KC
State Forester and Firewarden, Division of Forestry, State of Nevada

Added 10/25/2021 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/26/2021 at 10:04 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/25/2021 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/26/2021 at 10:04 AM

Mr. Casey Hatcher
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Butte County, California

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/26/2021 at 10:04 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/25/2021 at 11:13 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/26/2021 at 10:04 AM

Support Documents

  • Summary of Subject Matter [PDF] Added 10/26/2021 at 10:04 AM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 10/25/2021 at 09:53 AM
  • Hearing Transcript [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 01:19 PM

First Published: October 22, 2021 at 10:31 AM
Last Updated: March 14, 2022 at 01:19 PM