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FEMA Podcast: Episode 136
Listen to experts discuss crisis and risk communications to meet the needs of communities.
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Interested in a Job at FEMA? Here are the Employee Types
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Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Disasters
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Emergency Declaration: Tropical Storm Ernesto
Federal disaster assistance is available to Puerto Rico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Ernesto.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Florida
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Debby beginning on Aug. 1, 2024.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Texas
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Beryl on July 5-9, 2024.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Iowa
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes beginning on June 16, 2024.
Priorities
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Disaster Response & Recovery
Lead and coordinate federal response efforts after disasters and emergencies.
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Equity
Instill equity as a foundation of emergency management.
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Climate Resilience
Lead whole of community in climate resilience.
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Readiness
Promote and sustain a ready FEMA and prepared nation.