News, Media & Events: Iowa

Events


Nov 21, 2022
Important Date
FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Cost-Effective Hazard Mitigation Measures
FEMA is seeking public feedback from state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) stakeholders and the general public on how communities use Mitigation funding through the Public Assistance Program.


Nov 28, 2022 2:00 p.m. EST - Dec 12, 2022 10:00 p.m. EST
Onsite
E0312: Fundamentals of Building Science
This course is designed to present information on the risks posed by natural hazards, and the basic scientific and engineering concepts for hazard-resistant buildings and facilities. The course reviews information pertaining to impacts of wind, flood, earthquake, and wildland/urban interface fire on the constructed environment and explains key performance and construction issues related to floods, wind, wildfires, and earthquakes.

Dec 7, 2022 4:00 p.m. EST - Dec 7, 2022 5:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Prepare Before a Disaster
Focuses on contracting actions recipients and subrecipients can take to prepare before a disaster strikes and addressing the procurement rules applicable during these times.

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

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 | November 4, 2022

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Iowa to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Dec. 15, 2021.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | February 23, 2022

Update: FEMA Provides $33 Million for Iowa Derecho Recovery

FEMA has provided more than $33 million to help Iowa communities recover from the derecho that struck the state on August 10, 2020.

For homeowners and renters:

illustration of page of paper Fact Sheets | April 27, 2021
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