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.
National Association of Counties Recognizes National Preparedness Month
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recognizes September as National Preparedness Month, an opportunity to highlight the role of counties in preparing for and responding to disasters.
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- September 26, 2023
IPAWS National Test 2023
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Oct. 4, 2023.
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- September 25, 2023
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for Hawaii
FEMA announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Hawaii to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires, beginning Aug. 8, 2023, and continuing.
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- September 25, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Urges Public to Prepare as Severe Weather Threatens the East Coast, Pay Attention to Local Officials
FEMA encourages residents and visitors in the path of a developing tropical storm along the southeastern and mid-Atlantic portions of the United States to prepare now and follow the instructions of local officials. Anyone in the forecast path of the storm should monitor local weather alerts for updates.
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- September 22, 2023
FEMA Signs Memorandum of Agreement with NAACP to Strengthen Partnership Before, During and After Disasters
Today, FEMA announced that Administrator Deanne Criswell and NAACP President Derrick Johnson signed an agreement outlining ways in which the two organizations will work together to help people before, during and after disasters.
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- September 22, 2023
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
Grants to disaster survivors (in millions) so far in 2023.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants so far in 2023.