Which organization oversees the actions of the Citizen Corps?

• A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• B. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• C. National Weather Service (NWS)
• D. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Answer: (D)

Citizen Corps is coordinated under FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA handles nationwide emergency management, including organizing volunteers, training, and community preparedness efforts, which is exactly what Citizen Corps focuses on. The other agencies specialize in different areas—CDC for disease control, NIST for standards, and NWS for weather alerts—so they don’t oversee Citizen Corps. FEMA’s role ensures that volunteer activities and preparedness programs are aligned with federal emergency management strategies and can leverage federal resources and partnerships.