Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency response, FEMA will not conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) this year. Keep Reading
While FEMA classifies 8.7 million properties as having substantial risk, or within Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the First Street Foundation Flood Model identifies nearly 70% more, or 14.6 million properties with the same level of risk. Keep Reading
FEMA grants have been used to acquire and demolish flood-prone properties to help reduce flood damage. Reduced damage should lead to fewer or less costly claims for the National Flood Insurance Program, which FEMA also administers. Keep Reading
Project Airbridge was created to shorten the amount of time it takes for U.S. medical supply distributors to bring personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical medical supplies into the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic response. Keep Reading
Given the unique circumstances presented by a pandemic environment, planning ahead to ensure the resources, facilities and workers needed to provide shelter services and maintain the health and well-being of survivors and workers is critical. Keep Reading
The Atlantic Hurricane Season does not begin until June 1 and there have already been two named storms this month, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting an above normal season. Keep Reading
The free lectures will be conducted by the same highly knowledgeable and experienced experts. The only difference is that responders can participate in these events from work, home, or any other location. Keep Reading
The NOAA outlook predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and only a 10% chance of a below-normal season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Keep Reading
As of May 14, FEMA, HHS and the private sector combined have coordinated the delivery of, or are shipping more than 97 million respirators, 133.7 million surgical masks, 10.5 million face shields, 22.4 million surgical gowns. Keep Reading
The kit includes a fact sheet, sample slides, and a facilitator guide with suggested discussion questions that can be tailored to meet the needs of your organization or agency. Keep Reading
Deliveries have started this week in New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia and will be completed across the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Territory of Guam by the end of June. Keep Reading
When you train to save lives, you come to appreciate even more the sanctity of every life. Keep Reading
This guidance summarizes how organizations should consider and manage their personal protective equipment (PPE) needs while ensuring the protection of workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response. Keep Reading
The funding is part of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act through FEMA Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). Keep Reading
Among the offensive strategies most commonly cited in an emergency are be nimble and keep planning. Keep Reading
FEMA released guidance on how to best preserve PPE in your communities. Please review this guidance and be judicious in your requests for PPE and only request PPE after implementing strategies to optimize your current supply. Keep Reading
Efforts to date have focused on reducing the medical supply chain capacity gap to both satisfy and relieve demand pressure on medical supply capacity. Keep Reading
FEMA is leading the way on the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to confront COVID-19 by carrying out an approach that is locally executed, state managed, and federally supported. Keep Reading
Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeff Taliaferro told Pentagon reporters in a teleconference yesterday that the hospital ship USNS Mercy has begun admitting patients and conducting surgeries in Los Angeles. Keep Reading
Monette, 74, had been living at the Holyoke Soldiers Home in Massachusetts since January, and was transferred to a hospital after another resident in close proximity developed COVID-19 symptoms.. Keep Reading