February 11, 2010 - Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) Administrator Ed Wall is one of two state emergency management directors named to a national board that provides oversight and direction on FEMA disaster assistance programs for individuals and families.
The FEMA Individual Assistance Program Board reviews the operational impact of FEMA's Individual Assistance (IA) Policies to ensure consistent program implementation. This includes providing guidance and recommendations for FEMA programs and policies that are designed to help those in need during a federal disaster declaration.
The 33-member board meets at least twice a year. In addition to the two state directors, members include emergency management professionals who work at the federal and local levels, as well as federal liaisons with volunteer agencies and tribal nations.
In the last three years, Wisconsin has received two federal disaster declarations for flooding and severe storms. In 2008, more than 40,000 individuals or families applied for federal disaster assistance following major flooding in southern Wisconsin.
Gov. Jim Doyle named Wall as administrator of WEM in September 2009. Wall was a full time law enforcement officer for 25 years, serving as Special Agent in Charge with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation at the time of his appointment by Doyle.
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