ICYMI -- FEMA Administrator Addresses 2021 NEMA Annual Forum and Highlights the Evolving Role of Emergency Mangers, Expanding Risks
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the nation’s emergency managers today at the 2021 National Emergency Management Association’s Annual Forum in Cleveland. This was her first appearance as the FEMA Administrator at the event since she joined the agency in April of this year.
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- October 13, 2021
FEMA Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program Minimum Floodplain Management Standards
FEMA has published a Request for Information notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on the National Flood Insurance Program’s minimum floodplain standards. The notice also requests comments on how the program could better promote the conservation of threatened and endangered species and their habitats consistent with the Endangered Species Act.
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- October 12, 2021
"Alliances for Climate Action" Virtual Forum Series
The Resilient Nation Partnership Network, FEMA and NASA will be promoting climate action throughout October as part of the 6th Annual Partnership Forum. Join us every Wednesday in October from 12 to 2 p.m. ET to hear from thought leaders across resilience, climate, equity and more.
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- October 4, 2021
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance State-by-State Breakdown
FEMA has provided over $1.158 billion to more than 176,000 people to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.
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- October 4, 2021
FEMA Opens Application Period for $1.16 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Grants
FEMA announced two hazard mitigation funding notices today for more than $1 billion, along with streamlined application guidance.
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- September 30, 2021
Grants to disaster survivors (in billions) so far in 2021.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants awarded so far in calendar year 2021.