Celebrating 44 Years of FEMA
Since its creation in April 1979, FEMA has led the transformation of emergency management and helped our nation thrive before, during and after disasters. See the 44 reasons why we celebrate this week.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for Mississippi
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from March 24-25, 2023.
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- March 31, 2023
44 Reasons to Celebrate FEMA’s Anniversary
On April 1, 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed the Executive Order that consolidated federal emergency response functions across government under FEMA. Over the past 44 years, you have helped to transform the landscape of emergency management. To observe this milestone, we collected 44 reasons to celebrate FEMA’s anniversary from 44 employees.
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- March 31, 2023
FEMA Urges Preparedness Ahead of Severe Weather
FEMA is urging a wide area of the country to stay alert for weather risks from today into the weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting intense and widespread severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes in some areas.
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- March 30, 2023
FEMA Releases Updates to National Risk Index
FEMA has released major updates to the National Risk Index, a free and easy tool to help better inform communities of their risks from natural hazards and learn about ways to reduce them.
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- March 30, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration, FEMA Approve over $10.2 Million for Phase 1 of Solar Microgrids in Puerto Rico
Today, FEMA approved the first phase of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s (PREPA) project to design a new solar-powered microgrid system for the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra, located east of the main island. The total cost of the project on the islands of Vieques and Culebra is estimated at $97 million once phase 1 and 2 are complete, and will provide more reliable electricity to over 9,000 residents.
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- March 29, 2023
Grants to disaster survivors (in millions) so far in 2023.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants so far in 2023.