Fact Sheets

FEMA is beginning the process to update its Tribal Mitigation Planning Policy. This policy was last updated in 2017. The policy helps FEMA officials review tribal mitigation plans in a fair and consistent way. It also informs tribal governments about what the plans must include to receive FEMA approval. While the underlying regulations are not changing, this policy update will help keep the tribal policy current.

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Now more than ever, communities across the nation are making, or have already made, the tough decision to seek higher ground and relocate away from harm’s way. As climate change continues to displace people, FEMA alongside federal partners, strives to assist these communities every step of the way during the implementation of a climate adaptation strategy known as community-driven relocation.

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On May 19, FEMA announced the selection of 46 communities and tribal nations for non-financial Building Resilience Direct Technical Assistance. For communities, tribes, and territories, this assistance can provide holistic hazard mitigation and climate resilience planning and project support from the earliest stages to completion. The efforts are to reduce disaster damage, build community resilience and sustain successful mitigation programs.

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The goal of FMA Swift Current is to obligate flood mitigation dollars for NFIP-insured Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL), Repetitive Loss (RL), and substantially damaged properties as quickly and equitably as possible after a disaster event. This fact sheet has specific information for property owners.

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FEMA may provide funding to eligible applicants for costs related to emergency protective measures conducted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency protective measures are activities conducted to address immediate threats to life, public health, and safety. Eligible Applicants may submit funding requests to the Recipient and FEMA through the Public Assistance Grants Portal.

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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) works to educate the public about tsunamis, including their risk of flooding, warning signs and coverage under a flood insurance policy.

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This form should be used for revision requests that involve new or proposed channelization, bridges/culverts, dams/detention basins, and/or levee/f

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SUMMARY NOTICE: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) intends to pursue procurement of reinsurance for the National Flo

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The Disaster Legal Services program may be implemented during a disaster declaration that provides confidential, free legal assistance to survivors who need legal help due to a major disaster, but who do not have the means to secure adequate legal services.

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Use this form to request a revision to coastal flood hazard elevations and/or areas based on coastal structures being credited as providing flood h

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