Events

FEMA has published a Request for Information notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS) program.

Louisiana homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Ida who live in Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana Parishes have until October 28, 2021 to apply for disaster assistance. 

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.

The IAEM Annual Conference scheduled for October 18-20, 2021 in Grand Rapids, MI will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security, and advances IAEM committee work.

In celebration of NDEAM (National Disability Employment Awareness Month), join us to attend our third annual Disability Mentoring Day.

Equal Opportunity Publications is hosting a STEM Diversity Virtual Career Fair. This brings brings industry and government together with members of minority groups, women and people with disabilities in the SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, and MATHEMATICS (STEM) career disciplines.

Join the Resilient Nation Partnership Network, FEMA, NASA, and leaders across resilience, climate, and equity as we promote climate action throughout October. The four-week event will host opportunities for partners to engage with industry peers and identify future collaborative opportunities to advance climate action within our work to create a more resilient nation.

These one-hour virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT) and will cover the federal rules that allow for noncompetitive (“sole source”) procurements along with important compliance considerations when exercising these flexibilities.

Information sessions and Q&A for third (final) year law students interested in learning more about working at FEMA's Office of the Chief Counsel.

Join the Resilient Nation Partnership Network, FEMA, NASA, and leaders across resilience, climate, and equity as we promote climate action throughout October. The four-week event will host opportunities for partners to engage with industry peers and identify future collaborative opportunities to advance climate action within our work to create a more resilient nation.