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FEMA was established by President Carter in 1979 to unify the federal emergency preparedness and response resources to build the nation’s culture of readiness. As disasters and emergencies have evolved, our agency has evolved. FEMA’s ability to adapt to meet the new challenges of today and tomorrow is a direct reflection of the people that make up the agency.
AmeriCorps week, observed March 13-19, is a great time to celebrate those who have dedicated time and energy serving communities across the country. From rebuilding homes affected by natural disasters to supporting education initiatives for underserved youth, AmeriCorps members get things done. FEMA is a proud partner of AmeriCorps.
Learn About Tribal Nations Training Week from FEMA’s National Tribal Affairs Advocate Kelbie Kennedy
The FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is hosting the ninth-annual Tribal Nations Training Week March 9-16 at its Anniston, Alabama, campus. This event is designed to strengthen emergency preparedness capabilities and build relationships among Tribal Nations and their partners and is part of our agency’s efforts to help create a culture of preparedness for everyone we serve.
As we enter spring, we face new and changing hazards. Our FEMA pets want to remind you that these new hazards can be a challenge for furry members of your family and that it’s important to consider the animals under your care as you adjust your preparedness plans.
Don’t rely on the luck of the Irish or a four-leaf clover to make sure you’re ready to face a potential disaster. Instead, take steps yourself to prepare for disasters and emergencies now. You can begin by assessing your risk, creating a plan and building an emergency kit.
At FEMA, there is no short supply of women who have helped shape the emergency management field. Today, we are led by Deanne Criswell, FEMA’s first permanent female Administrator. Administrator Criswell serves as a role model for women, fostering the shift to greater representation and inclusivity in the field of emergency management. This work, carried out by FEMA leaders across the agency, embodies this year’s Women’s History Month theme: “women who advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion.”
Although the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil “predicted” an early spring, the threat of severe winter weather is not over. According to the National Library of Medicine, 63% of temperature-related deaths are caused by exposure to cold. As the season progresses, it is important to stay #WinterReady and prepare for the potential risks and hazards that come with it.
As we continue to face disasters that are increasing in severity and frequency, the nation calls on responders at all levels of emergency management to be ready to meet the challenge. When so many aspects of a crisis feel out of our control, how much of a difference can one leader make?
Camille Crain grew up in a small town of 900 people in rural western Kentucky. She now works as the section chief for FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. Below, she shares the importance of making sure every community, no matter how small, has the resources it needs to be resilient.
Throughout efforts to manage debris removal after Typhoon Mawar, FEMA has consistently prioritized the preservation of Guam's delicate environmental ecosystem. The Environmental Historical Preservation (EHP) team has implemented various efforts focused on making this possible.
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