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Dec 7, 2022 EST - Dec 8, 2023 12:00 a.m. EST
Virtual
Wednesday- Federal Resume Workshop - FEMA Recruitment Team
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

Feb 8, 2023 EST - Feb 8, 2023 9:00 p.m. EST
Documenting Compliance with Build America, Buy America Act
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.

Feb 15, 2023 EST - Feb 15, 2023 7:00 p.m. EST
Documenting Compliance with Build America, Buy America Act
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.

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Press Releases and Fact Sheets

ICYMI: U.S. Fire Administrator Honors Those Lost in Tragic Fires In Past Year, Announces National Fire Strategy

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.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | January 13, 2023

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for New York

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.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | December 27, 2022

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 | January 10, 2023
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