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Grant Effectiveness Case Study: Florida

In 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducted a grant effectiveness case study in Florida to understand the state’s use of grant funds to increase its ability to respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of natural and man-made disasters and real-world events.

Grant Effectiveness Case Study: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

In August 2019, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducted a grant effectiveness case study with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) to understand how the Port Authority used grant funds to increase its ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other human threats.

Grant Effectiveness Case Study: Las Vegas

In 2019, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducted a grant effectiveness case study of the Las Vegas urban area to understand how the state and local jurisdictions use preparedness grants to increase their emergency preparedness and counterterrorism capabilities.

Grant Effectiveness Case Study: Texas

In 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducted a grant effectiveness case study in Texas to understand Texas’ use of grant funds to increase its ability to respond to, recover from, and mitigate disaster impacts.

Mary Comans

Leadership Photo - Mary Comans

20 years of the disaster mitigation act and mountains

20 Years of the Disaster Mitigation Act Blog Graphic

20 Years of the Disaster Mitigation Act Graphic

The neighbor reacted promptly, utilizing the new dry chemical extinguisher placed near an exterior door to knock down the fire on the stove.

Fire Extinguishers Save Lives and Property Photo

The neighbor reacted promptly, utilizing the new dry chemical extinguisher placed near an exterior door to knock down the fire on the stove.

On April 6, 2007, a fire occurred in a two-story, wood-frame four-plex

Assistance To Firefighters Grants Success Stories - Arcata, CA Photo

On April 6, 2007, a fire occurred in a two-story, wood-frame four-plex.

FEMA Memo: Disaster Reform Recovery Act Section 1206: Code Administration and Enforcement Issuance Memo