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FEMA headquarters and regional leadership teams across the nation coordinated with emergency management experts from federal, state, tribal and territorial partners in seven video teleconferences to test connectivity capabilities and discuss needs for hurricane and wildland fire response and recovery this year.
As an emergency manager, you want to prepare your community in the best way possible. FEMA has resources to help you.
May 4 – 10 is Hurricane Preparedness Week, a yearly reminder that your family’s preparedness in your hands.
Wildfires can affect communities and ecosystems across the nation. The widespread impact of these wildfires highlights the urgent need for awareness and preparedness within our communities. May is Wildfire Awareness Month and serves as a reminder that preparedness is crucial. As the hotter, drier months approach, the risk of wildfires increases.
In a muddy grove 100 yards from the Nolichucky River, Betty Francis can hear the sounds of progress as her new home takes shape. Another survivor, Donald Cutshaw, lives in FEMA housing on the property he owns while plans are made for his new home.
If you were affected by the recent floods in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys, cleaning up may seem overwhelming. Your first step is to stay safe. Once the water recedes, follow these tips for a safe and successful cleanup.
Flooding has affected many parts of the United States over the last few weeks. While floods can be devastating, being prepared and informed can help you and your loved ones stay safe and recover effectively.
Severe storms and flooding have affected a wide swath of the southern and central United States over the past several days, with widespread and significant river flooding expected to continue over the next several days. Threats are expected to remain for another 10-plus days, so if you live in this area or plan to visit, you should remain vigilant.
Now’s the time to prepare for spring storms. Kentucky and West Virginia have already faced floods this year, and much of the Midwest and South are under flood threats this week.
In the wake of the severe storms and floods in February, many Kentuckians were left with the challenge of salvaging their cherished family treasures—photographs, documents, artwork, and other keepsakes—damaged by floodwaters. In response, FEMA is joining the state’s recovery efforts to help survivors salvage these precious items by deploying the agency’s Save Your Family Treasures (SYFT) team.
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