News, Media & Events: District Of Columbia (Dc)
Events
2022-12-07T23:00:00
2023-12-08T00:00:00
Virtual
Dec 7, 2022
Dec 8, 2023
Dec 7, 2022 EST
- Dec 8, 2023 12:00 a.m. EST
Virtual
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.
2023-02-15T08:00:00
2023-05-11T17:00:00
Important Date
Feb 15, 2023
May 11, 2023
Feb 15, 2023
- May 11, 2023
Important Date
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.

2023-03-28T18:00:00
2023-03-28T19:00:00
Virtual
Mar 28, 2023
Mar 28, 2023
Mar 28, 2023 EST
- Mar 28, 2023 7:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
The DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Out for Sustainability (Out4S) are co-hosting a roundtable with private nonprofits, emergency managers, local and state governments, faith-based organizations, and other stakeholders that work in disaster preparedness and relief.
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
Last week, FEMA joined the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the Black Resilience Network, and others to discuss efforts to reinforce climate resilience.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell spoke at the National Congress of American Indians 2023 Executive Council Winter Session today in Washington, D.C.
This week, the head of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a component of FEMA, and principals of America’s national fire service organizations travelled to New York City and Philadelphia to honor those lost to fires in the past year, including the 29 victims of the tragic fires in the Bronx and Philadelphia. During her visits, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell shared steps to reduce the risk of fire in local communities and launch the USFA National Fire Strategy.