Hazard Mitigation

FEMA will host several 60-minute webinar sessions to provide an overview of the “Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers” guide. Ongoing outreach efforts from the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships will also be highlighted. Advance registration is required.

Butte County’s local champions are passionate about sharing ideas. The benefits of this outreach show up in the county’s wildfire projects and pre-disaster planning. Two main champions brought all the key players together. Their work led to more cohesive planning efforts. Strong ties and a long history of trust help expand this outreach. It now extends farther and includes young people. This work has helped the county carry out its mitigation projects more quickly and successfully.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Robert J. Fenton today announced that the La Jolla Band of the Luiseño Indians was one of the selections for a combined $150 million in capitalization grants to help communities reduce vulnerability to natural hazards.

On August 9, 2024, the Utah Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by FEMA Region 8, marking a significant milestone for the state of Utah.

FEMA posted a public notice on its website describing its intent to reimburse eligible applicants, such as municipal and state governments, and certain non-profit organizations, for eligible costs to repair and/or replace facilities damaged by Severe Storms and Flooding event that occurred from April 29, through May 10, 2024.