Faith Based Communities

In support of September’s National Preparedness Month, the Department of Homeland Security dedicates national weeks of action, encouraging faith-based and community organizations to safeguard people and places through partnerships with local emergency managers and first responders.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Center for Elders’ Independence will host a Golden Ready Preparedness Forum for Older Adults on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST, register at fema.gov/event/goldenready.

This webinar will provide participants with a threat briefing ahead of the period of Fall religious holidays and the “Protecting Places of Worship National Weeks of Action”.

This webinar will focus on the mental health impacts of extreme heat, especially on people who are at greater risk, such as older adults, children and people with disabilities.

Todavía hay ayuda disponible para los sobrevivientes del huracán Ian por medio del programa de Manejo de Casos por Desastre (DCM, por sus siglas en inglés). Este programa financiado por FEMA y administrado por Volunteer Florida (enlace en inglés), provee manejadores de casos que trabajan directamente con los sobrevivientes del desastre para identificar necesidades de recuperación que no se hayan atendido, desarrollar un plan de recuperación enfocado en objetivos y ponerlos en contacto con recursos que les ayuden a lograr su recuperación a largo plazo.