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FEMA
Chief William Brvson
City of Miami Fire Rescue
1151 NW 7th Street - 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
Dear Chief Bryson:
Since 1989, Florida Task Force 2 has been an integral part of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency's (FEMA) National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System.
As the new FEMA continues to establish its role as the Nation's premier emergency management
and preparedness agency, we look forward to continuing our relationship with Florida Task
Force 2.
FEMA and Florida Task Force 2 have been operating under the same Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) since 1998. Several legal and regulatory changes have been made since then,
including the transfer of FEMA to the Department of Homeland Security in 2003 and the
publication of the US&R Interim -Final Rule at 44 CFR Part 208 in 2005. To update our
agreements, FEMA is requiring all US&R Task Forces to execute a new standard MOA. The
new MOA was developed by the US&R Legal Issues Work Group, which includes
representatives from US&R Task Forces, the US&R Program Office, and FEMA's Office of
Chief Counsel; and was reviewed by all 28 US&R Task Forces.
FEMA is requesting that you review, sign, and return the enclosed new MOA within 60 days.
We recognize that the unique organizational structure of the 28 US&R Task Forces may require
minor modifications to the standard MOA and that additional time may be needed to review and
return the MOA depending on your Task Force's review process. If you would like to discuss
making any changes or need additional time for submission, please contact Dave Webb, Acting
Chief, Urban Search and Rescue Branch, at 202-646-3456 or dave.webb@dhs.gov.
We look forward to continuing the strong, cooperative relationship between FEMA and Florida
Task Force 2 as we help to ensure the Nation is ready to respond to all hazards.
Enclosure
Sincerely,
Glenn M. Cannon
Assistant Administrator
Disaster Operations Directorate
www.fema.gov