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FEMA Kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month with New Video Honoring Latino Community’s Resilience

“We are a stronger and more equitable workforce because of our Latino partners and colleagues,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I ask each of you to join me in celebrating the contributions and achievements of those who have enriched our nation and society.

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  • September 15, 2021
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Louisiana

FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Louisiana to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Nicholas, beginning on Sept. 12, 2021 and continuing. 

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  • September 14, 2021
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FEMA Defines Equity in its Mission of Making Programs More Accessible

Today, FEMA announced its new equity definition to ensure alignment and coordinated progress across the agency. The definition clarifies how the agency addresses gaps, barriers and challenges experienced by vulnerable populations to ensure all survivors have access to disaster assistance.

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  • September 9, 2021
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FEMA Recognizes 2021 National Preparedness Month Congressional Co-Chairs

September is National Preparedness Month, a yearly observance to remind everyone how important it is for individuals, families and communities to be prepared for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time.

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  • September 8, 2021
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FEMA Announces Changes to Individual Assistance Policies to Advance Equity for Disaster Survivors

FEMA implemented three immediate changes to reduce barriers to access experienced by underserved populations through programs that provide individual assistance to disaster survivors.

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  • September 2, 2021
Public Assistance
$22 B

Public Assistance grants awarded (in billions) so far in 2021.

2021 Mitigation Grants
859

Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants awarded so far in calendar year 2021.

2021 Disaster Declarations
96

Disaster declarations for states and counties. See the Declarations.

2021 Fire Incidents
38

Fire Incidents for states and counties. See the incidents.