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FEMA's history provides the foundation for our identity as leaders today. It is rooted in the story of a nation committed to finding strength in the face of unpredictable and devastating disasters.
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FEMA and federal, state, community and voluntary partners continue providing resources to aid response efforts across the Southeast as survivors begin recovering from Hurricane Helene. More than 3,500 personnel from across the federal workforce are deployed and supporting Hurricane Helene...
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Georgia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 24, 2024 and continuing.
on Tue, 5PM
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 23, 2024 and continuing.
on Sun, 3PM
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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live.
on Sat, 10PM
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Tennessee
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FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Helene beginning Sept. 26 and continuing.
on Sat, 5PM
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FEMA, Federal Family Helene Response Update
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Together with state, tribal and federal partners, FEMA is actively supporting Hurricane Helene response efforts.
on Sat, 5PM
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Earthquake | National Risk Index
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Earthquakes are one of 18 natural hazards included in the National Risk Index.
on Sep 24
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FEMA is looking to partner with an expert in social science to make sure our programs and services are fair and focused on people's needs.
on Jul 30
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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Increase Resilience Against Flooding Nationwide
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Today, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today published a Final Rule to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). The standard is a flexible framework to increase resilience against flooding and help protect communities.
on Jul 10
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Tips for Outdoor Workers in Extreme Heat
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Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. Some workers are disproportionately impacted by this type of weather, including farmworkers and farmers, fishers, firefighters and construction workers. Since 2011, more than 400 workers have died due to...
on Jun 27
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Tornadoes are one of 18 natural hazards included in the National Risk Index.
on Jun 7
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Acquisition Makes Way for New Community Park
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MAVERICK COUNTY, TX – Shelby Park, located by the Rio Grande River in the city of Eagle Pass, is currently used for fun activities such as soccer, football, and big 4th of July celebrations. But this hasn’t always been the case; there were once homes and businesses that flooded often,...
on Feb 4
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FEMA Unlocks New Provisions for Public Assistance Projects, Advances Administration’s Goals to Reach Net-Zero by 2050 while Furthering President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
on Jan 31
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FEMA is accepting nominations for its new Emergency Manager Exchange (EMX) through May 6, 2022. The exchange will bring local, state, tribal and territorial emergency managers and government officials to Washington, D.C. to work with FEMA leadership on the development and implementation of...
on Jan 24
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The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) is a geospatial database that contains current effective flood hazard data. FEMA provides the flood hazard data to support the National Flood Insurance Program. You can use the information to better understand your level of flood risk and type of flooding.
on Jan 24
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Generators are emergency equipment that provide a secondary source of power when there is an electric failure. Many survivors in Louisiana are using portable generators because of power failure in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Generators can be helpful during a power outage, but they present...
on Jan 22
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Over the years there have been several news articles to come out about a little something called the “Waffle House Index.” This index is pretty ingenious—it relies on the open or closed status of the well-known diner chain in disaster-affected areas.The index itself isn’t just about whether or...
on Jan 22
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FEMA is a team of federal leaders who support people and communities by providing experience, perspective, and resources in emergency management. Each employee finds strength and value from their role at FEMA, whether they are helping others in the office or in the field.
on Jan 19
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FEMA offers several ways for the public to receive automatic updates on press releases, disaster declarations, blog posts, and information from our partners. This data is intended for use by our whole community stakeholders.
on Jan 15
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For many, the next month will be a time for decorating, traveling, cooking and shopping. While we spend as much time with family and friends as we can, it’s important to take steps to stay safe.
on Dec 8
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The FEMA Civil Rights Summit – 4.0 Advancing Environmental Justice
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The FEMA Civil Rights Summit – 4.0 Advancing Environmental Justice is designed to foster dialogue and partnerships through direct engagement with FEMA. Presentations and discussion will cover FEMA programs and services, with special emphasis on understanding civil rights concerns within communities.
on Nov 8
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DHS Unveils New Shields Ready Campaign to Promote Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience
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Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and FEMA launched the new “Shields Ready” campaign to encourage the critical infrastructure community to focus on strengthening resilience. Resilience is the ability to prepare for,...
on Nov 8
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FEMA and CISA Release First-Ever Cyber Incidents Planning Guidance For Emergency Managers
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Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly announced the release of an important new resource guide for emergency managers. The new “Planning...
on Nov 8
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The National Preparedness Goal defines what it means for the whole community to be prepared for all types of disasters and emergencies. The goal itself is succinct:
on Oct 30
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You Can Apply for FEMA Assistance if Your Home is a Boat
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HONOLULU – If a boat was your primary residence and it was damaged as a result of the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui, FEMA may be able to help you recover some of those losses.
on Oct 29
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Data Resources | National Risk Index
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Access National Risk Index data resources, including downloads for your state or for the entire U.S. Data are available in tabular (CSV) and spatial (GIS shapefile) formats.
on Oct 23
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Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System on Oct. 4
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On October 4th, 2023, FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau will conduct a nationwide test to assess of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) capabilities.
on Oct 4
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IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed
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The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) All-Hazards Information Feed offers a simple-to-implement interface that provides official safety messages for public consumption via internet-connected devices and services.
on Oct 3
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Integrated Public Alert & Warning System
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The Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) is FEMA's national system for local alerting that provides authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public through mobile phones using Wireless Emergency Alerts, to radio and television via the Emergency Alert System, and on...
on Oct 3
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FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) tomorrow, Oct. 4. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are...
on Oct 3, 2023