National Hispanic Heritage Month
Latino populations across the United States are more likely to have their work and home affected by increasingly frequent disasters. As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how FEMA is helping communities prepare and recover.
FEMA Introduces Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults
This September marks the 20th annual National Preparedness Month, a time for everyone to recognize the importance of preparedness and take steps that protect themselves and their loved ones. As part of this year’s preparedness campaign that focuses on empowering older adults as they prepare for disasters, FEMA released the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults.
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- September 20, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Joins NAACP for Intergenerational Climate Resilience Roundtable During Climate Week NYC
To kick off Climate Week NYC, White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi joined FEMA and the NAACP for an intergenerational roundtable on disaster preparedness, climate resilience and instilling equity in emergency management.
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- September 19, 2023
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Maine
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Lee from Sept.15-17, 2023.
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- September 15, 2023
FEMA, TSA Share Public Service Announcement Encouraging Travelers to Make a Plan and be Disaster-Ready
Ahead of what is projected to be another busy holiday travel period, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and TSA Administrator David Pekoske joined together and distributed a new public service announcement (PSA) today, asking travelers to make a plan and be prepared before traveling.
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- September 12, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces First Recipients Selected to Administer Innovative Climate Resilience Loan Fund
Today, FEMA is announcing that seven states and the District of Columbia will receive a combined $50 million in capitalization grants to help communities reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and disasters.
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- September 12, 2023
Grants to disaster survivors (in millions) so far in 2023.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants so far in 2023.