News, Media & Events: Tennessee

Events



May 9, 2023 - Jun 8, 2023
Important Date
FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Public Health Resource Typing Documents
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.


May 9, 2023 - Jun 23, 2023
Important Date
FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers
FEMA and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are updating “Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers.”
RECURRING


May 10, 2023 EST - May 8, 2024 11:30 p.m. EST
Virtual, Recurring
FEMA Overview & Federal Resume Workshop - First Wednesday
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Considering a career with FEMA? Join us to learn more about the agency, job opportunities within FEMA, the application process, and gather best practices for writing resumes and interviewing.

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 is Hiring Tennesseans – Join the Tornado Recovery Team

FEMA is seeking Tennessee residents to fill a growing list of positions to assist with recovery from the March 31 to April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes. Current jobs are based in Nashville.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | June 1, 2023

Beyond FEMA: Tennessee Disaster Recovery Resources

FEMA is only part of the recovery solution for most survivors of Tennessee’s March 31 to April 1, 2023, tornadoes. Other government agencies and private voluntary and faith-based community organizations are available to help. FEMA’s Voluntary Agency Liaison works with many of them to make sure survivors get the assistance they need. Below are community services available through the state and community groups:
illustration of page of paper Fact Sheets | May 31, 2023

Federal Disaster Support for Tornado Survivors Hits $8.5 Million

Some $8.5 million in federal disaster assistance is helping fuel the recovery of residents and businesses that suffered damage from the recent tornadoes that tore across Western and Middle Tennessee.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | May 30, 2023
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