News, Media & Events: Nevada

Events



Jun 20, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024
Important Date
National Floodplain Administrator Training Needs Assessment Survey
FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program which includes more than 22,600 Participating Communities. This year, FEMA’s Floodplain Management Division is conducting a survey of the nation’s Floodplain Administrators who manage local floodplains for these jurisdictions. Survey findings will inform a five-year National Floodplain Administrators Training Strategy that will be coordinated by the Floodplain Management Division.

Preparedness Tips

A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Sullivan Fire

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on June 12 at 12:30 a.m. PDT / 3:30 a.m. EDT to assist the state of Nevada to combat the Sullivan Fire burning in Washoe County.
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FEMA Region 9 Hosts Webinar on How to Do Business with FEMA

FEMA’s Chief Component Procurement Officer and FEMA Region 9 are facilitating a webinar for businesses in American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Hawai’i, Guam, Nevada, and the Republic of Marshall Islands Federated States of Micronesia that want to learn how to do business with FEMA. The webinar will review FEMA’s small business program, category management, contracting, regional coordination, and include presentations from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Minority Business Development Agency.
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FEMA Hosts Readiness Event for Older Adults

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Center for Elders’ Independence will host a Golden Ready Preparedness Forum for Older Adults on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST, register at fema.gov/event/goldenready.
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