FEMA Releases New Strategic Plan
Dec 9, 2021 — FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell released the agency’s “2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan” today, outlining a bold vision and three ambitious goals designed to address key challenges the agency faces during a pivotal moment in the field of emergency management.
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Nov 4, 2024 — FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds and flooding from July 13-14, 2024.
How did FEMA spend $9 billion so quickly? Back-to-back disasters
Oct 10, 2024 — The US Federal Emergency Management Agency is rapidly spending its disaster funding as it responds to back-to-back major hurricanes Helene and Milton – coming on top of a nonstop disaster...
Alejandro Mayorkas: FEMA's funding dwindling amid Hurricanes | AP News
Oct 2, 2024 — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
FEMA announces $3 billion for climate resiliency as time runs low …
Aug 28, 2023 — CNN — In a record-breaking year of disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate...
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FEMA continues to strategically move resources to support life-saving and life-sustaining response needs including shipping meals, water, generators, tarps to the areas impacted by Helene. Stay Aware. Hurricane Rumor Response. Keep your community safe by being aware of common rumors about Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Get the Facts.
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Increase Resilience ...
Jul 10, 2024 — WASHINGTON -- The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today published a Final Rule to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). The standard is a flexible framework to increase resilience against flooding and help protect communities.
FEMA overhauls disaster assistance program as climate crisis ... - CNN
Jan 19, 2024 — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is changing the way it responds to natural disasters, it announced Friday, as the climate crisis fuels more extreme weather events and causes...
FEMA has faced criticism and praise during ... - Associated Press News
Oct 5, 2024 — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene.
After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more …
Sep 1, 2023 — The Federal Emergency Management Agency needs $16 billion in emergency funding, the White House says. That's up $4 billion from a request it made last month, due to recent disasters.