News, Media & Events: Alabama
Events
2024-03-18T18:00:00
2024-03-28T19:00:00
Virtual
Mar 18, 2024
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 18, 2024 EST
- Mar 28, 2024 7:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host the 9th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week virtually for state, local, tribal and territorial emergency responders.
2024-03-26T13:00:00
2024-04-26T21:00:00
Important Date
Mar 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
- Apr 26, 2024
Important Date
FEMA is seeking public comments on its updated Consensus-Based Codes, Specifications, and Standards (CBCSS) Policy through April 26 2024.
2024-04-03T18:00:00
2024-04-03T19:30:00
Virtual
Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024 EST
- Apr 3, 2024 7:30 p.m. EST
Virtual
This FY23 SAFER Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Activity webinar includes a program overview, understanding the application process and tips for preparing to apply. These workshops also provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions and network with FEMA Preparedness Officers as well as other SAFER R&R applicants and recipients.
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Alabama to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes March 24-27, 2023.
FEMA cautions disaster survivors to be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams. Attempts to scam residents can be made over the phone, by mail or email, through the internet or in person. It is important to remain alert, as con artists are creative and resourceful. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it should be questioned.
PRATTVILLE, Ala. – Three months after President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Alabama following the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, more than $16.6 million in federal assistance has been approved by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support the disaster recovery in Alabama.