Cooperation in disaster management: Europe and the US take a major step forward

Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva met with W. Craig Fugate, Administrator of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on 17 November according to the European Commission. An administrative agreement was signed between both parties to strengthen their cooperation in disaster risk reduction, resilience and response to disasters.

"In the face of such serious and complex challenges, cooperation in disaster response and risk reduction is more important than ever. This is why the European Commission and FEMA are taking our cooperation to the next level, stepping up our joint efforts to prevent disasters, prepare for the unavoidable ones and respond in a way that is both efficient for our citizens and practical for our budgets," said Commissioner Georgieva.