In the Changing Earth series, a national disaster is why the government declared a “National Emergency.” This situation caused an “emergency” plant to go into effect, allowing for a complete takeover of the country by the executive branch and FEMA to control the chaos. Although the basis of a fiction story, the concept and the “National Emergency” parameters exist. Most people are unaware that our president’s declaration of a “National Emergency” has far-reaching implications that will directly impact their everyday lives.