Region 7

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FEMA Region 7 office, located in Kansas City, MO, partners with federal emergency management for nine Tribal Nations and the following states.

States

Visit the state's page for localized content, such as disaster recovery centers, flood maps, fact sheets, jobs and other resources.

Iowa

Kansas

Missouri

Nebraska

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Leadership

Andrea Spillars

Andrea Spillars

Region 7 Administrator

Catherine Sanders

Catherine Sanders

Region 7 Deputy Administrator

Region 7 Resources

Environmental Requirements to Apply for FEMA Funding

When a community applies for FEMA funding — such as Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Assistance or Preparedness Grants — potential impacts to the environment and cultural resources must be considered.

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NOTE: Environmental requirements do not apply to individuals and families applying for assistance.

Find Your Flood Map

Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) is a national FEMA program that works with states, tribes, territories and local communities to evaluate and better understand their current flood risk, as well as the actions that can be taken to mitigate and become more resilient against future risk.

Hazard Mitigation Case Studies

Highlighting particularly effective aspects of a local mitigation plans from the Region 7 states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, view our collection of Region 7 hazard mitigation planning case studies and best practices.

Contact Us

General
816-283-7061 FEMARegion7info@fema.dhs.gov

Exercise Officer
John Bissen
816-812-0589
john.bissen@fema.dhs.gov

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Cheickh Koma
816-283-7067
Cheickh.Koma@fema.dhs.gov

News Desk
816-283-7095

Technological Hazards
Thomas Morgan
Thomas.Morgan5@fema.dhs.gov

Tribal Affairs Liaison
Sara Henry
202-256-5856
sara.henry@fema.dhs.gov

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See all FEMA contacts.

Regional News and Information

Fact Sheet: Check Permit Requirements Before Rebuilding Local Officials Determine Whether Home Sustained “Substantial Damage”

It is important for Nebraskans to check with local building authorities about local or state permits that may be necessary before starting reconstruction after the severe storm, straight-line winds and flooding in March.

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State/Federal Disaster Recovery Center Opens for Storm Survivors in Pottawattamie County
DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowans in Pottawattamie county who have been impacted by the recent severe storms and flooding and want to learn more about disaster assistance can now visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opening Tuesday, April 23, from noon to 7 p.m. CDT. The DRC will remain open through Saturday, April 27.
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Fact Sheet: How to Buy Flood Insurance

Every year more U.S. homes are damaged by flooding than any other type of natural disaster. Flooding can occur nearly everywhere – in high, moderate or low flood-risk areas.

 

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Workshops on How to Salvage Flood-Damaged Family Treasures Set in Three Counties

DES MOINES, Iowa – If you have family treasurers, heirlooms, photos and books that were damaged in the March flooding, do not throw them away just yet. You may be able to save them, and some experts from the Smithsonian Institution can help you.

 

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Two State/Federal Disaster Recovery Centers Closing

DES MOINES, Iowa – Two state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will close permanently at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25. The DRCs are located in Harrison and Woodbury counties at the following locations:

 

Harrison County

Harrison County Fairgrounds

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