There is No ‘After the Fact’ in Preparedness: VA’s Response to Hurricane Maria
Hurricane showed need to "learn and progress from an agency to whole-of-government to whole-of-nation approach." Keep Reading
Trump Threatens to Withhold FEMA Funding for California Wildfire Assistance
Last year was the deadliest and most destructive fire season in California, with 104 deaths and more than $3.5 billion in damages. Keep Reading
Here’s How the Government Shutdown Affects the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Of the agency's 19,631 employees, 15,208 must continue working without pay until Congress and the White House can come to an agreement. Keep Reading
These DHS-Related Websites Have Gone Quiet with Government Shutdown
“This website was last updated on December 21, 2018 and will not be updated until after funding is enacted,” reads a message on the CBP website. Keep Reading
Beware of Post-Wildfire Fraud and Scams, Warns FEMA
It is important to note that FEMA housing inspectors verify damage, but do not hire or endorse specific contractors to fix homes or recommend repairs. Keep Reading
#HomelandHeroes Honored at 2018 Homeland Security Today Awards
The award ceremony is the most comprehensive recognition that federal, state and local patriots receive for their selfless efforts. Keep Reading
WATCH: Gainesville Public Works Director Shares Disaster Lifelines in FEMA PrepTalk
Mann explains that the lifelines managed by a public works department are essential to "allow the community to survive" before and after a disaster. Keep Reading
Sailors Continue Recovery Efforts in Northern Mariana Islands
Strong rain and destructive winds of up to 180 mph from Yutu had uprooted trees, downed power lines and tore metal sheeting off roofs of homes, stores and public buildings. Keep Reading
FEMA Launches Integration Team with Oregon Emergency Managers
Oregon’s FIT is composed of a hazard mitigation planner, an operational planner, an external affairs specialist and a preparedness specialist who will serve as the team lead. Keep Reading
Report: FEMA Not at Fault for Hawaii Ballistic Missile Drill
On the morning of Jan. 13, HI-EMA sent out an island-wide alert that a ballistic missile was inbound and that it wasn’t a drill. Keep Reading
