Residents of Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania now have lower flood insurance premiums because of the community’s initiatives to implement better floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
News, Media & Events: Pennsylvania
Events
2023-05-09T08:00:00
2023-06-08T17:00:00
Important Date
May 9, 2023
Jun 8, 2023
May 9, 2023
- Jun 8, 2023
Important Date
FEMA’s National Integration Center is seeking public feedback on nine Public Health resource typing definitions. This 30-day national engagement period will conclude at 5 p.m. ET on June 8, 2023.
2023-05-09T08:00:00
2023-06-23T17:00:00
Important Date
May 9, 2023
Jun 23, 2023
May 9, 2023
- Jun 23, 2023
Important Date
FEMA and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are updating “Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers.”
2023-05-10T22:00:00
2024-05-08T23:30:00
Virtual
May 10, 2023
May 8, 2024
May 10, 2023 EST
- May 8, 2024 11:30 p.m. EST
Virtual, Recurring
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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 Dam Safety Awareness Day occurs on May 31 of each year in remembrance of the devastating failure of the South Fork Dam in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1889.
Press Release | May 30, 2023This month, FEMA staff are celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by sharing some favorite recipes and go-to comfort foods.
Blog entry | May 22, 2023PDFs & Multimedia
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National — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology
- Jun 29, 2022
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Effective May 17, 2022 - Suspension of Community Eligibility
Kansas, Pennsylvania and Virginia
- May 3, 2022
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Letter of Final Determination -- Aug. 16, 2022
LFD Date: 2/16/2022
FIRM Effective Date: 8/16/2022
States: Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania
- Mar 7, 2022
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FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit Supports COVID Testing and Vaccinations in Philadelphia
FEMA Corps Staff prepare COVID-19 Testing Stations at the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service Event on January 17th, 2022 at Girard College.
- Jan 21, 2022
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FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit Supports COVID Testing and Vaccinations in Philadelphia
Black Doctor’s Consortium Founder and CEO Dr. Ala Stanford delivers a morning briefing to BDC’s clinical staff, FEMA staff and volunteers at the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service at Girard College on January 17th, 2022 at Girard College.
- Jan 21, 2022
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FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit Supports COVID Testing and Vaccinations in Philadelphia
A FEMA Mobile Vaccination Units arrived in Philadelphia on January 15th. These self-contained vaccination centers can be set up anywhere in support of local partners. The Philadelphia MVU will bring vaccination capabilities closer to the communities and people that need them, reducing some of the barriers to vaccinations.
- Jan 21, 2022
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Pennsylvania — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology Narrative
- Jan 11, 2022
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Pennsylvania — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology
- Jan 11, 2022
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Letter of Final Determination -- May 17, 2022
LFD Date: 11/17/2021
FIRM Effective Date: 5/17/2022
States: Illinois, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Virginia
- Dec 3, 2021
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Pennsylvania; FEMA-4618-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4618-DR; Pennsylvania as a result of the remnants of Hurricane Ida during the period of August 31 to September 5, 2021.
- Nov 12, 2021
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