FEMA
FEMA stands for Federal Emergency Management Agency. It is an organization which should help states and local government when there are disasters. See also the wikipedia page on the real world organization.
News Reports
READY FOR THE WORST. In response to growing public concern about a potential attack from China, President Oswald announced a major funding initiative for the construction of FEMA-supported evacuation shelters near major population sites. "These shelters will provide a much-needed near safety points in an emergency," said a spokesperson for FEMA. "They're to be equipped with a secure basement that can resist heavy bombardment, able to fit hundreds of people, and equipped to survive gas and biological attacks. They have self-contained water and power, protective gear, and communications equipment. In short, they are public survivalist bunkers. We've very excited about this initiative."
GENERAL SAYS AVOID BUNKERS: Even in riot affected areas, do not attempt to flee to military bunkers or outposts! Understaffed bunkers are defended by automated turrets, which will shoot those without proper registration. FEMA has authorized use of emergency evacuation shelters for people seeking refuge from riots.
LOCAL EVACUATION ORDERS. FEMA has announced small-scale evacuations of select centers where rioting is most intense. "This is a preventive measure," Spokesperson Linda Garrison told our correspondent. "We expect to have people home in a few days, but it's best we play it safe until then."
EVACUATION ALERT. The Federal government has announced a formal evacuation of all major centers, to pre-designated FEMA emergency shelters. Spokesperson Linda Garrison stated, "This is not expected to be a permanent issue. By evacuating to the shelters and camps FEMA set up for just such a situation, we can clamp down on riots without hurting uninvolved people." Garrison declined to comment on widespread allegations that the rioters are under the influence of psychosis-inducing biological agents.
EVACUATION ALERT: FEMA officials said today "Do not try to defend your property in towns. Please retreat to your nearest evacuation center outside town and await extraction to a safe facility. Military officials require non-hostile civilians to be removed from potential hot sites for ongoing violence. When the evacuation order is over, you will be able to return to your homes."
Lab Notes
Fliers
This is a somewhat weather-worn advertisement for the 'new' FEMA evacuation shelters. Beneath the colorful photo it reads, "Familiarize yourself with your nearest emergency shelter. It could save your life." (266)
This is an advertisement for a FEMA evacuation shelter. Beneath a picture of a shelter it reads, "Contact your local FEMA office to arrange a tour of your nearest evacuation shelter. Be prepared!" (267)
This is a government-issued, air-dropped alert. "EVACUATION ALERT. Please make your way to the nearest FEMA evacuation shelter. Avoid crowds. Looters and rioters may turn violent against unarmed civilians. Seek protection from police and military forces if traveling in groups." (275)
This is a government-issued, air-dropped alert. "EVACUATION ALERT. Please make your way to the nearest FEMA evacuation shelter. Travel in groups and avoid crowds. This is believed to be a biological agent that causes violent behavior: do not attempt to engage looters or rioters." (276)
This is a glossy, high quality flier. "What they don't want you to know! Reading this may save your life." Inside is a series of warnings recommending people avoid the evacuation shelters, and worse, the FEMA evacuation camps, along with some high-quality telephoto shots showing bodies being shoveled into huge pits by excavation machines. (277)
This is a public alert from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Its message, repeated in several languages, consists of a list of towns serving as major evacuation points from the New England Disaster Area. Someone has scribbled off most of the town names, and scrawled "OVERRUN" next to each one, with the exception of the Tacoma evacuation point.