The one-hour virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT) and will cover the federal rules that allow for noncompetitive (“sole source”) procurements along with important compliance considerations when exercising these flexibilities.

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

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Joy Lake Fire

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Nevada in combatting the Joy Lake Fire burning in Washoe County.

Press Release | August 15, 2022

Oakland Office Seeks Analytics Professionals

Are you an entrepreneurial analytics professional interested in using data to help the government prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters? Region 9 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be hiring for several new analytics positions to strengthen the Region’s ability to tackle disaster-related challenges.

Blog entry | August 25, 2022

FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Elko County, including Elko, Carlin and Wells

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for parts of Elko County. The maps identify revised flood hazards along the Humboldt River; East Adobe, Charlie and Harper Creeks; and the Woodland Drain and its tributaries. These new maps will help building officials, contractors and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities.

Press Release | December 17, 2021

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