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FEMA is soliciting written comments from those agencies, organizations, and individuals regarding the Notice of Intent for the Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Watershed Resilience Activities in the State of Colorado.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is hosting a series of webinars for faith and community organizations and private sector organizations as part of the Protecting Places of Worship National Weeks of Action. All events are closed press.
Before new flood insurance rate maps can become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period during which local residents and business owners can provide additional data for consideration before the maps are final.
The FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REPP) will host a series of new weekly Lunch and Learn webinars every Thursday, beginning on September 11, 2025 and concluding on September 25, 2025.
FEMA is soliciting written comments from the public including agencies, organizations, and individuals regarding the proposed funding of a portion of the Sanford Dam Rehabilitation in Sanford, Michigan.
FEMA is accepting comments from all stakeholders, including state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, nonprofit organizations, private organizations, industry, and individuals regarding the proposed General Applicability Waiver of the Build America, Buy America Act for the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has published a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and updated Draft Implementation Plan for NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program)- ESA (Endangered Species Act) Integration in Oregon. Join a public meeting to learn, review and comment on the Draft EIS and the potential benefits and impacts of alternatives.
FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
Virtual presentation offered by FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) to provide an overview of the program, including its support to the community of practice via downloadable templates and guidance, trainings and advisory services.
FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) will demonstrate how to use the most downloaded continuous improvement templates and guides available on the program's Preparedness Toolkit (PrepToolkit) website.
FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
Virtual presentation offered by FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) to provide training on how staff in resource-constrained emergency management organizations can engage continuous improvement activities to strengthen their organizations.
FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).

Press Releases & Fact Sheets

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The hours of operation for the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mingo County will be updated for Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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FEMA reminds North Carolina residents who have received federal disaster assistance for Tropical Storm Helene to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for three years.
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LOS ANGELES – If your home or personal property was damaged by the Los Angeles County wildfires or straight-line winds between Jan. 7 – Jan. 31, 2025, you may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center is opening March 22 in Johnson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of Feb. 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center is opening March 21 in Leslie County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of Feb. 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.
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A farmer shows damage of his farm to staff.
Florida: Farmer at Live Oak Disaster Recovery Center

Florida disaster survivors stop by a Farm Recovery Center to learn more about the disaster assistance process.
Florida Farm Recovery: Disaster Recovery Center

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January 31, 2025 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of Texas - MS Excel

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January 31, 2025 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of Texas

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January 31, 2025 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of Oklahoma - MS Excel

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January 31, 2025 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of New Mexico - MS Excel

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January 31, 2025 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of New Mexico

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January 31, 2025 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of Louisiana - MS Excel

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January 31, 2025 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of Louisiana