News, Media & Events: Connecticut

Events



May 9, 2023 - Jun 8, 2023
Important Date
FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Public Health Resource Typing Documents
FEMA’s National Integration Center is seeking public feedback on nine Public Health resource typing definitions. This 30-day national engagement period will conclude at 5 p.m. ET on June 8, 2023.


May 9, 2023 - Jun 23, 2023
Important Date
FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers
FEMA and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are updating “Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers.”
RECURRING


May 10, 2023 EST - May 8, 2024 11:30 p.m. EST
Virtual, Recurring
FEMA Overview & Federal Resume Workshop - First Wednesday
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Considering a career with FEMA? Join us to learn more about the agency, job opportunities within FEMA, the application process, and gather best practices for writing resumes and interviewing.

Preparedness Tips

  • Floods: 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.
  • Hurricanes:  Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Make sure everyone in your household knows your hurricane plans, evacuation routes, and has several ways to receive alerts. There are also things you can do to strengthen your home ahead of time. Learn more.
  • Extreme heat: Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness, especially for older adults, children and sick or overweight individuals who are at greater risk. You can also take steps to weatherize your home ahead of time to keep the heat out. When dealing with excessive heat be sure to drink lots of water, avoid strenuous activity in the middle of the day and never leave children or pets in the car. Learn more.
  • Thunderstorms and lightning: Strengthen your home by cutting down or trimming trees that may be in danger of falling on your home. Sign up for your community’s warning system and when the thunder roars, go indoors and avoid using electronic devices and running water. Learn more.
  • Tornadoes: Sign up for your community’s warning system. If under a tornado warning, immediately go to a safe shelter such as a small, interior, windowless room or basement on the lowest level of a sturdy building. Learn more.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

FEMA Awards Over $1 Million to Watertown for COVID School Operating Costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse the Town of Watertown for the cost of steps taken to safely open schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | June 2, 2023

FEMA Awards Over $1.3 Million to Connecticut for COVID Temporary Hospital Costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.3 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse it for the cost of steps taken to open several temporary hospitals to handle the overflow caused by COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | June 2, 2023

FEMA Awards Over $1 Million to New Haven for Wind Proofing Water Treatment Plant

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse New Haven’s regional water utility for part of the cost of strengthening its treatment plant against future storms.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | May 30, 2023
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