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Tulsa, Oklahoma has always had a flood problem. A turning point came in 1984 when the Memorial Day flood left 14 people dead, injured 288 and flooded approximately 7,000 buildings. This devastating flood was a wake-up call to take action and set things in motion for city leaders. Since then, Tulsa has stood out as a leader in risk reduction.
As of February 28, FEMA has approved over $1.9 billion in assistance to help people with COVID-19-related funeral expenses. While the assistance we provide can never replace the loss of a loved one, FEMA is working tirelessly with applicants to ease some of the burden of this devastating pandemic.
FEMA is looking for youth leaders across the country to be part of its Youth Preparedness Council.
Throughout Black History Month, we are taking time to honor FEMA employees who help to make our nation safer, stronger and more prepared. Justin Akuffo is one of these individuals.
Feb. 1 is the start of a New Lunar Year. Celebrated for thousands of years in many Asian cultures around the globe, the lunar new year is known by different names — such Chunjie (Spring Festival) in China, Seollal in Korea and Tết in Vietnam — but it always has family, food and fun at its core. FEMA employees share what Lunar New Year means to them and how they’ve celebrated over the years.
We have a list of resources for those affected by the Marshall Fire and straight line wind event, from December 30 - January 7.
This month, cold, snow and ice have blanketed much of the country.
This year, disasters across the country caused immeasurable damage to property and lives. Tornadoes ripped through Kentucky, hurricane season was the third strongest on record, wildfires were more frequent and COVID-19 variants created new uncertainty. As you plan out the new year, you should take potential emergencies like these into consideration. We put together four reasons it’s important to be ready – and what you can do to resolve to be ready this year.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Maria’s life changed forever. Food, shelter, and a safe home had never been things she had to worry about, but suddenly these problems were front and center in her life – and the lives of her five children. This is when Maria and her children sought refuge at one of the shelters in San Antonio.
On Sunday, a major disaster declaration was declared for Kentucky after tornadoes left a trail of destruction across the commonwealth. Communities often need as much help as they can get while they try to recover and rebuild after a major disaster. Recovery is a whole community effort that includes everyone – from government agencies to community organizations and neighbors helping neighbors.
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