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A disaster may bring any number of challenges, from housing concerns to medical needs. While every disaster may have its own unique issues, helping people remains the priority. One of the organizations working alongside FEMA to help you navigate these challenges is Veteran Affairs. When an emergency or disaster strikes a rural area or somewhere distant from services, the VA may set up a Mobile Vet Center. Mobile Vet Centers offer a range of services – such as counseling or housing – to veterans, service members and their families. After the severe storms and flooding that hit Kentucky in February, Veteran Outreach Program Specialist Chris Eden sought to speed up the recovery process for veterans by partnering with FEMA and other organizations.
In the United States, farming is a cornerstone of our economy and culture. When the increasing frequency and intensity of disasters affect farming, they can disrupt the way of life for many across the nation. Last October, Hurricane Milton made landfall on the west coast of Florida and had an extensive impact on the state’s agriculture and aquaculture industries. To help affected farmers, the state of Florida, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FEMA joined forces to host Farm Recovery Centers in eight counties from Dec. 3-13, 2024.
Tropical Storm Helene struck Western North Carolina during a peak time for tourists visiting the region to view its scenic fall foliage. As the severity and track of the storm became apparent, FEMA began working in North Carolina and across the southeastern U.S. to support the response and recovery efforts.
FEMA Office of Resilience visits communities affected by hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton to learn more about how communities can become more resilient.
FEMA has many career opportunities for those interested and passionate about starting and furthering a career in emergency management. The agency needs employees stationed all across the nation, from FEMA headquarters in D.C., to FEMA’s 10 regional offices nationwide, to individual communities with declared disasters or other needs.
Paula is a member of the Pueblo of Santa Clara and their former Director of Emergency Management. She was a FEMA Tribal Relations Specialist/Tribal FIT and Co-Chair of FEMA’s Tribal Affairs Work Group.
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