News, Media & Events: Puerto Rico
Events
2024-06-20T08:00:00
2024-08-30T23:59:00
Important Date
Jun 20, 2024
Aug 30, 2024
Jun 20, 2024
- Aug 30, 2024
Important Date
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.
2024-08-21T17:00:00
2024-08-21T18:00:00
Virtual
Aug 21, 2024
Aug 21, 2024
Aug 21, 2024 EST
- Aug 21, 2024 6:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of one-hour trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
2024-08-28T15:00:00
2024-08-28T16:00:00
Virtual
Aug 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024 EST
- Aug 28, 2024 4:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of one-hour trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
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
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto, Government of Puerto Rico officials, along with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other partners continue to visit affected areas to determine the next phase of response to this event, as Puerto Rico faces the effects of the event.
Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico. This action authorizes FEMA to provide assistance to save lives and protect property, public health and safety.
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto beginning Aug. 13, 2024, and continuing.