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As New Jersey continues to recover from heavy rain and flooding caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida, AmeriCorps teams have mobilized to deliver direct assistance to survivors by removing debris and
When FEMA responds to disasters, we focus on treating survivors with compassion, fairness, integrity and respect. To implement these values into the work that we do, we lean on our diverse workforce. This month, we honor our diverse employees by celebrating Native American Heritage month. The first person we are highlighting is FEMA Information Technology Specialist George Lemos.
Assistant Administrator for Mitigation, Katherine Fox, shares her views on floodplain management standards and how FEMA is working to improve them.
As disasters become more frequent and intensify as a result of climate change, hazard mitigation planning is more important than ever. It can help a community break the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction. FEMA is focusing on hazard mitigation planning as we join community planners around the country and the American Planning Association in recognizing National Community Planning Month this October.
iHeartMedia, Boston Market President Alan Chartrand shares how FEMA and WBZ NewsRadio Boston worked together to create an emergency broadcast studio designed to increase the station’s ability to continue broadcasting under all conditions, including disasters and acts of terrorism.
Earthquake Program Managers Sean McGowan, Anne Rosinski and Amanda Siok share tips on how you and your community can prepare for earthquakes.
As part of a national effort to speed the pace of COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, FEMA is collaborating with other federal agencies, state, local, tribal, territorial, voluntary, faith-based and private sector partners.
An archaeological dig that unearthed artifacts tied to founder of Colorado Springs earned History Colorado’s prestigious Stephen H. Hart Award. The study receiving FEMA funding, as the area surveyed would be impacted by a retention pond designed to lessen the impact of flooding along Camp Creek.
Earthquake Program Managers Sean McGowan, Anne Rosinski and Amanda Siok share how you can prepare for earthquakes by participating in the annual, global Great ShakeOut drill.
FEMA Corps team lead David Boatwright has spent the last month with his team on the ground in Louisiana, helping with Hurricane Ida recovery efforts. This team is one of many that exists through a partnership between FEMA and the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps. FEMA Corps is a team-based service program that gives 18‐26‐year‐old participants the opportunity to serve communities impacted by disaster while gaining professional development experience.
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