Planning & Exercises

FEMA Region 8 recently partnered with North Dakota State University to engage students in the school’s Emergency Management program by tackling a series of disaster-related problems identified by FEMA staff. Below, North Dakota State University student Kayla Niedzielski shares more about her experience participating in FEMA’s Innovative Problem-Solving course.

The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Beaver Valley Power Station. The exercise will occur on June 11, 2024 to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State of West Virginia to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.

ZILE VYÈJ AMERIKEN YO – Soti 20 me rive 24 me, Gouvènman Zile Vyèj yo ak patnè federal yo te patisipe nan yon seri atelye repons ak rekiperasyon ansanm ak yon egzèsis repons preparasyon pou siklòn pou ranfòse efò preparasyon anvan sezon siklòn nan Atlantik la.

ISLAS VÍRGENES DE ESTADOS UNIDOS - Desde el 20 hasta el 24 de mayo, el Gobierno de las Islas Vírgenes y colaboradores federales participaron en una serie de talles de trabajo sobre respuesta y recuperación junto a un ejercicio de respuesta y preparación por huracán para fortalecer las labores de preparación antes de la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico.

FEMA is hosting several 60-minute webinar sessions to provide an overview of the draft document and facilitate discussion with participants to gather feedback on additional ways to improve the guide. FEMA seeks input, especially real-world experiences, that can be incorporated into the guide. Advance registration is required.