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Events



Sep 24, 2024 - Oct 23, 2024
Important Date
National Disaster Recovery Framework Public Comment Period
FEMA is requesting public comments on its National Disaster Recovery Framework, which explains the federal government’s roles and responsibilities for organizing and deploying disaster recovery assistance.

Oct 8, 2024 EST - Oct 8, 2024 7:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training: Top 10 Procurement Under Grant Mistakes (in Spanish)
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of one-hour trainings on the federal procurement 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).

Oct 9, 2024 EST - Oct 9, 2024 3:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
AFG Application Turndown Review Webinar #1
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The purpose of this webinar is to educate applicants on determining scoring deficiencies within their Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application.

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Press Releases and Fact Sheets

FEMA Hosts Readiness Event for Older Adults

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Center for Elders’ Independence will host a Golden Ready Preparedness Forum for Older Adults on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST, register at fema.gov/event/goldenready.
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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.
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Whole of Government Focuses on Lifesaving Measures, Power Restoration for Hurricane Ida Response

WASHINGTON -- A tremendous coordination effort is taking place at all levels of government and utilizing assets from across the nation to conduct life-safety and rescue efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi.  
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