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Tired of making new year’s resolutions you’ll never keep? Try something new this year: resolve to get ready for disasters. A look at last year’s intense hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and floods shows us how important it is to plan for disasters. Now’s the perfect time to start preparing. Aim big or try something small – like the best resolutions, every step helps.
Over the last few weeks, cold weather has blanketed much of the country. Want to break the ice but not the bank? Try these 10 low-cost tips to stay warm wherever this season takes you.
As a business owner, you face a variety of risks that can threaten the continuity of your operations – disasters, cyberattacks, equipment failures and more. Developing a comprehensive business continuity plan and maintaining strong cyber security hygiene are essential to safeguarding your company, your community, your employees and your customers.
In the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton, communities faced daunting challenges as they began the long road to recovery. When disasters happen, one of the first groups to jump into action are volunteers and voluntary organizations. These organizations rally to support communities from short-term response efforts to long-term recovery. Collaboration with these organizations is key to understanding the needs of survivors, avoiding duplication of efforts and maximizing the impact of our combined efforts. FEMA’s Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) are the people that make these connections possible.
For many, the next few months will be a time for decorating, traveling and cooking. If you and your family have experienced a disaster, you may not feel the same excitement you usually do about the holiday season.
The Youth Preparedness Toolkit from FEMA Region 9 is designed to educate and empower young people in emergency preparedness through age-appropriate activities across elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Using a Learn-Practice-Share model, the toolkit connects preparedness skills with regional hazards like earthquakes and wildfires. Activities range from creating personalized emergency kits for younger students to leadership roles in high school, such as organizing preparedness clubs and social media campaigns. A resource hub for youth leaders includes tools on school safety, inclusion, and planning, helping to build resilient communities and inspire youth to take an active role in emergency readiness.
If you were in the path of hurricanes Helene or Milton, you may be wondering how to help your community rebuild. The long road to recovery ahead might feel overwhelming, but you can play an important role in the process. FEMA Local Hiring gives you the opportunity to take action and to help build your community back stronger.
FEMA is hiring Community Liaisons to support local communities affected by Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina. FEMA Community Liaisons will work with storm-affected communities and serve as a community link between FEMA, state and federal partners.
Over the last month, FEMA and people from across the country have come together to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene. From nonprofits and faith-based organizations to government officials, individuals and the private sector, the response has been a whole-of-community effort.
Did you feel that? The annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is coming on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10:17 a.m. (local time, wherever you are). We never know where or when an earthquake may happen, but preparing is easier than assembling a piece of Swedish furniture. Don’t believe us? Take a look at the step-by-step guide created by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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