H.R. 3815 · 109th Congress
American Evacuation Planning Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bennie Thompson
- Introduced
- 2005-09-15
- Latest action
- 2005-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Summary
American Evacuation Planning Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act to include among the functions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency leading and supporting the Nation in a comprehensive, risk-based emergency management program of preparing communities and individuals, particularly those with special needs, for evacuation from a major disaster by coordinating with state and local governments in preparing or improving community evacuation plans and encouraging individuals to establish a personal plan.