Purpose Publication 1 (Pub 1) is our capstone doctrine. It helps us as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees understand our role in the emergency management community and provides direction for how we conduct ourselves and make decisions each day. It explains: Who We Are: An understanding of our identity and foundational beliefs Why We Are Here: A story of pivotal moments in history that have built and shaped our Agency What We Face: How we manage unpredictable and ever-evolving threats and hazards What We Do: An explanation of how we help people before, during, and after disasters How We Do It: An understanding of the principles that guide the work we do Audience This document is for every FEMA employee. Whether you have just joined us or have been with the Agency for many years, this document serves to remind us why we all choose to be a part of the FEMA family.