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When Hurricane Ian hit the southwest coast of Florida last September, it brought with it 150 mile-an-hour winds and 12-feet of storm surge. Of the 120 people who tragically died in the storm, two-thirds were 60 or older.
Each year, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) increases awareness and celebrates the many contributions of the nation's employees with disabilities. FEMA embraces the 2023 theme, "Advancing Equity and Access," which underscores the essential role of individuals with disabilities in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Over the last few years, there have been major earthquakes in many parts of the world. Whether you’re at home, work, school or traveling in an earthquake-prone region, you should know how to protect yourself during an earthquake.
Oct. 8 kicked off Fire Prevention Week. This week calls our attention to the dangers of fire and the importance of fire safety and awareness. This is the 101st Fire Prevention Week and President Biden marked it with a proclamation honoring the courage, heroism and service of our nation’s firefighters.
Less than a month after President Biden approved an emergency declaration for Vermont, FEMA opened a disaster recovery center and staff knocked on doors across the state to help register people for disaster assistance. While these efforts were effective, FEMA staff knew a deeper need to reach people remained.
October is National Community Planning Month. This year, FEMA is highlighting the importance of hazard mitigation planning in Tribal communities. Hazard mitigation planning is an important step to building a safer tomorrow.
As the leaves begin to change colors and the air becomes crisp, it’s time to begin preparing for fall. While the transition from summer into autumn may seem relatively mild compared to the shifting into other seasons, it presents unique challenges and risks.
This week concludes National Preparedness Month. While we often associate preparedness with being ready for disasters at home, it’s equally crucial to extend that mindset to our travels. Whether you’re planning an exotic vacation or a road trip or a weekend getaway, incorporating travel preparedness into your plans can make all the difference in ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey.
Religiously affiliated organizations play a vital role in helping people before, during and after disasters. They are often on the frontlines after a disaster providing essentials like hot meals, water, debris removal, counseling services and more. At FEMA, we work with these faith-based and community organizations year-round to make sure we are reaching the needs of the whole community.
Fifty years ago, the Rehabilitation Act was signed. This historic piece of legislation addressed access and equity for people with disabilities in all federally conducted and funded activities. It laid the foundation for the work that FEMA does today to create equity for our own employees and the public that we serve.
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