FEDERAL INSURANCE AND MITIGATION ADMINISTRATION 

 

 

 

FEMA's National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program 

 

What is NETAP? 

The National Earthquake Technical Assistance 
Program (NETAP) is FEMA’s program for delivering 
earthquake education and awareness training to 
the public, a FEMA statutory responsibility under 
the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction 
Program (NEHRP). 

 

NETAP helps State, local, and Indian tribal 
governments, non-profit organizations, and the 
private sector obtain the knowledge and tools 
needed to plan and implement effective 
earthquake mitigation strategies. 

 

NETAP provides the following: 

 

• Training courses and materials for classroom 
instruction or independent study in a variety of 
seismic risk-reduction topics and for a variety 
of stakeholders. 
• Technical assistance through advice and 
shared expertise to develop and implement 
earthquake mitigation programs. 
• Tools development to assist in earthquake 
mitigation efforts. 
• Special support for demonstration projects, 
unique projects, or replicable mitigation 
initiatives, depending on available funding. 


 

NETAP Training and Other Assistance 

For more information on available training courses 
and assistance, see: 

http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/earthquake/ 
training_netap.shtm 

 

Requesting NETAP Assistance 

State, local, and Indian tribal governments and 
other mitigation partners must submit a written 
request for NETAP assistance. The request must 
describe the assistance needed; purpose and 
scope; timeline; and other necessary details. The 
request must be submitted to the State 
Earthquake Manager (see below), who will submit 
the request to FEMA Regional Earthquake 
Manager and HQ NETAP Program Manager for 
coordination, review, and approval. 

 

Paying for NETAP Assistance 

If training assistance is needed, FEMA pays the 
salary and travel of an approved instructor and 
student educational materials. The applicant or 
requesting organization is responsible for logistical 
requirements, such as classroom space, AV 
equipment, refreshments, and registration. 

 

When providing tools-development, special-
project, or technical assistance, FEMA may also 
partially or fully pay for the development of tools, 
special projects, or technical assistance, depending 
on project scope and funding availability. 

 

For More Information 

For more information, contact your respective 
State or FEMA Earthquake Program Manager at: 

http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/earthquake/ 
contacts.shtm