News, Media & Events: Nevada

Events



Jun 20, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024
Important Date
National Floodplain Administrator Training Needs Assessment Survey
FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program which includes more than 22,600 Participating Communities. This year, FEMA’s Floodplain Management Division is conducting a survey of the nation’s Floodplain Administrators who manage local floodplains for these jurisdictions. Survey findings will inform a five-year National Floodplain Administrators Training Strategy that will be coordinated by the Floodplain Management Division.


Sep 5, 2024 EST - Sep 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
FEMA Technological Hazards Division (THD) Lunch and Learns
Each week in September, the FEMA Technological Hazards Division (THD) Policy Section will host a lunch and learn session focused on a topic related to the Radiological Preparedness (REP) Program.

Sep 18, 2024 EST - Sep 18, 2024 7:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training: Exigency or Emergency (E&E) Training
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of one-hour trainings on the federal procurement under grants 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).

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 Offers Support and Essential Tips for Residents Facing Wildfires in California and Nevada

In response to the ongoing wildfires across California and Nevada, FEMA has approved federal funding to assist local authorities in managing active wildfires, including the Airport, Boyles, Bridge, Davis, and Line Fires. This funding will help ensure firefighters can continue working to protect homes and communities. Wildfires can spread quickly and unpredictably. It’s important for residents in these areas to prepare now.
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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Davis Fire

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on September 7 at 5:20 p.m. PDT / 8:20 p.m. EDT to assist the state of Nevada in combating the Davis Fire burning in Washoe County.
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FEMA Approves Assistance for the Line Fire in California and Three Other Active Wildfires in Western States, Urges People to Stay Safe and Listen to Local Officials

The Line Fire in Southern California has spread to more than 20,000 acres, forced the evacuation of thousands of homes in San Bernardino County and is threatening more than 36,000 structures. FEMA is urging residents and visitors to listen to instructions from local officials and to evacuate immediately if told to do so.
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