News, Media & Events: Virginia

Events

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Nov 13, 2024 - Jan 15, 2025
Important Date
Call for Abstracts: 2025 Hazard Mitigation (HM)Partners Workshop
The 2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners Workshop will be held in-person in Rosemont, Illinois, April 22-24, 2025. This year's theme is: Stronger Tomorrow, Together. To build our strongest agenda, we are seeking abstracts that support the theme.
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Dec 4, 2024 EST - Dec 4, 2024 7:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
FY 24 AFG Application Period Q&A Session #8
This Q&A session provides an opportunity for 2024 AFG applicants to interact with AFG HQ and Regional program staff and to ask questions about the AFG Program, the 2024 AFG application and/or FEMA GO.
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Dec 4, 2024 EST - Dec 5, 2024 10:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
FEMA Civil Rights Summit 5.0: Gender-Based Violence in Disasters
A graphic for the Civil Rights Summit, reading "Civil Rights Summit: Gender-Based Violence in Disasters"
The FEMA Civil Rights Summit 5.0: Gender-Based Violence in Disasters is designed to foster dialogue and partnerships through direct engagement with FEMA. Summit presentations and discussions will cover Gender-Based Violence and Human Trafficking topics and FEMA programs and services, with special emphasis on understanding civil rights concerns within communities before, during, and after disasters.

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

Stay One Step Ahead of the Cold – Be Prepared for Winter’s Worst

As the holiday season approaches and winter takes hold, it’s important to be prepared for extreme cold and unpredictable weather. FEMA Region 3 is encouraging individuals and communities to embrace winter weather safety with the same care and attention they give to their seasonal celebrations.
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One Day Left for Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. to Apply for FEMA Assistance

BRISTOL, Va.— Tomorrow is the final day for Virginians in Bedford, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe counties and cities of Galax and Radford who were affected by the Hurricane Helene to apply for FEMA assistance.
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Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Payments Surpasses $1 Billion

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by FEMA, has paid policyholders over $1.4 billion for flood losses stemming from Hurricane Helene recovery, with over 56,000 policyholders having filed claims following the storm’s landfall.
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