News, Media & Events: New York

Events

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FEMA is hosting the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners workshop in person this year! Join us in beautiful Rosemont, Illinois for an opportunity to connect with fellow hazard mitigation stakeholders. This annual event is the perfect chance to get the latest updates on mitigation grants and floodplain management, strengthen our partnerships, and collaborate with federal partners, including FEMA.

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

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 2 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Nov. 15 to assist the state of New York in combating the Jennings Creek Wildfire, currently burning in Orange County, New York.
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New York to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 18-19, 2024.
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Washington County, N.Y. - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Washington County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
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