News, Media & Events: Arkansas

Events



Dec 7, 2022 EST - Dec 8, 2023 12:00 a.m. EST
Virtual
Monthly Federal Resume Workshop - West Coast
Virtual presentation provided by FEMA Careers held the first Wednesday of each month. Topics include a FEMA overview, federal resume writing tips, navigating USAjobs.gov, and additional resources.


Feb 15, 2023 - Apr 28, 2023
Important Date
FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Achieving Equitable Recovery: A Post Disaster Guide for Local Officials
FEMA is seeking public feedback from partners, stakeholders, and the general public on the Achieving Equitable Recovery: A Post Disaster Guide for Local Officials (“Equity Guide”), developed by the Community Assistance Branch, Interagency Coordination Division, Recovery Directorate.

Mar 22, 2023 EST - Mar 22, 2023 6:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Training on Title 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations for Newcomers to Grants Management
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a training introducing grant recipients and subrecipients to the purpose and organization of the grants management regulations detailed in Title 2 Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 C.F.R. 200).

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

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Lonoke County, Arkansas

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Lonoke County, Arkansas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | January 18, 2023

Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Jackson County, Arkansas, Ready for Public View

Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of Campbell Station, Diaz, Newport and Tupelo; the towns of Jacksonport and Weldon; and unincorporated areas of Jackson County, Arkansas.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | January 12, 2023

National Incident Management Assistance Team is Now Hiring

The Field Leadership Directorate, within the Office of Response and Recovery at FEMA, is searching for experienced disaster management leaders for the launch of a new National Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) focused on Homeland Security Incidents. This team will be tasked with responding to incidents that fall outside of the authorities of the Stafford Act but require a coordinated federal or DHS response.
illustration of page of paper Fact Sheets | January 10, 2023
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