The Federal Evacuation Support Annex (FESA) is part of the Response and Recovery Federal Interagency Operational Plans (FIOPs). It outlines how federal agencies support evacuations during emergencies, whether there’s advance notice or not. The FESA aims to coordinate federal, state, and local resources to save lives and reduce suffering during evacuations. It includes plans for different types of evacuees, such as the general population, patients, and animals. The annex helps ensure that evacuations are well-organized and effective, whether they happen before or after an incident.
Federal Evacuation Support Annex to the Response and Recovery Federal Interagency Operational Plans
May 2025
Community Reception Center and Evacuation, Federal Guidance, Planning Templates, State and Local Response Plans
Source: FEMA