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Resilience in Action

Communities across the country are working to become more resilient and to be in a better place before, during and after disasters. Learn about the ways that FEMA and states, local communities, territories and Tribal Nations are working together to become more prepared for the future.

Enabling Recovery

Enhancing Response

Building Capacity

Training a Skilled Workforce

Readying a Country

Enabling Effective and Efficient Recovery Strategies

Puerto Rico: From Recovery to Resilience

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Efforts to help rebuild Puerto Rico after hurricanes María and Fiona, and the earthquakes, are paving the way for an unprecedented opportunity to recover in a way that builds resilience.

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How FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Plays a Role in Recovery of Children

FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) plays a crucial role helping locate missing children through distributing America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alerts.

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Enhancing Response Capabilities

FEMA’s Assistant Administrator for Response Shares What it Means to Lead During Times of Crisis

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FEMA’s Assistant Administrator for Response John Rabin was invited to discuss what it means to be a leader in today’s hazard and threat landscape.

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Partnerships: A Tactic for Resilience

In times of crisis, the collaboration between the federal government and nongovernmental organizations is not just beneficial – it’s crucial.

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Building Local Capacity

Princeville, North Carolina is Protecting Their Legacy and Building Their Town Back Stronger

This small historic town, the first to be chartered by freed slaves in America, has suffered from devastating flooding. Today they are working on a plan to build back better and stronger to save their town.

Partnering with the Native Village of Kwigillingok to Build Climate Resilience

FEMA visits rural Alaska to learn more about how the Native Village of Kwigillingok is using FEMA resources like Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Direct Technical Assistance (DTA) to become more resilient to flooding.

Climate change is creating new and complex risks for communities across the nation, particularly for those in rural and remote Alaska. BRIC Direct Technical Assistance is helping communities like the Native Village of Kwigillingok build their resilience.

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Enhancements at the Mineral Ridge Dam

The $38 million FEMA investment into the Mineral Ridge Dam will help the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District reduce the risks of downstream flooding and protect the drinking water for more than 220,000 people in and around Youngstown, OH.

Learning to Build Resilience from Tribal Nations

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While concerns about Climate Change have grown greatly during the last half century, Tribal Nations have been focused on protecting the planet for generations.

Oyster Lake Dune Improvements

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Improving water flow out of the dune was an important step in preparing for hurricanes and protecting against coastal flooding.

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Bring Out the Sheep

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Sheep and goats are being used as a novel nature-based solution to help prevent wildfire spread in Regions 8 and 9.

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Training and Resourcing a Skilled Workforce

Experts Discuss Crisis & Risk Communications to Meet the Needs of Communities

When a crisis occurs, communities need actionable messaging, reflective of their unique circumstance in order to respond. FEMA is leading efforts to strengthen organizations and agencies' commitment and ability to create and deliver tailored messaging.

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Readying Individuals, Households and Communities

Preparing for Coastal Hazards

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Living near the coast has its perks, from picture-perfect views to being able to swim in the ocean. But it also comes with significant hazards. We can stay safe by working together to stay strong against the hazards of coastal living. the hazards