News, Media & Events: New York
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
Federal Resume Workshop - West Coast
Monthly Zoom presentation provided by FEMA Webinars will be every First Wednesday of each month.
Topics Include:
FEMA Overview
Federal Resume Writing Tips
Navigating USAJobs
Additional Resources
2023-02-08T20:00:00
2023-02-08T21:00:00
Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023 EST
- Feb 8, 2023 9:00 p.m. EST
Provides an overview of the requirements and FEMA financial assistance applicability under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), FEMA’s waiver authority and waiver types, and review of additional FEMA resources.
2023-02-15T18:00:00
2023-02-15T19:00:00
Feb 15, 2023
Feb 15, 2023
Feb 15, 2023 EST
- Feb 15, 2023 7:00 p.m. EST
Provides an overview of the requirements and FEMA financial assistance applicability under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), FEMA’s waiver authority and waiver types, and review of additional FEMA resources.
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
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.
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning Dec. 23 and continuing.
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.