PERSPECTIVE: Successful National Preparedness Requires a Radical New Approach
First understand that readiness and resilience look different in different cultural contexts. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Favored Southern Candidates Pass Tests for Top FEMA Job
The American South is a tremendous proving ground with hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, fires, ice, floods and more. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Why Brock Long’s Leadership at FEMA Will Be Missed
Outside of secretary, ICE director and CBP commissioner, no other position at DHS has a bigger bull’s-eye than FEMA administrator. Keep Reading
Will A Marine Be Able to Conquer FEMA’s Battles? Jeff Byard Chosen to Lead
"His skillset and expertise will continue to help lead the dedicated men and women of FEMA through current recovery efforts and prepare for future emergencies," Nielsen said. Keep Reading
FEMA Administrator Brock Long Resigns; Gaynor to Take Over Duties
Long says that while "this has been the opportunity of the lifetime, it is time for me to go home to my family – my beautiful wife and two incredible boys." Keep Reading
Weekend Warmup After Arctic Freeze Could Mean Flooding: Here’s What to Know
Most homeowner’s insurance policies don’t cover flood damage and sewer back-up coverage is often an add-on coverage to a homeowner’s policy. Keep Reading
Doc Lumpkins Made an Impact Where It Was Needed Most
It would be an understatement to simply call Lumpkins, who passed away on the evening of Jan. 26 following a brief illness, an emergency manager. Keep Reading
First Panama City FEMA Housing Site Online, Already Almost Filled
The Springfield man spent last weekend in a hospital bed with a combination of flu symptoms and breathing problems related to black mold. Hurricane Michael took a wall and part of the roof of Woody's apartment, but with a limited income from Social Security disability money, he was unable to leave. Keep Reading
WATCH: FEMA Mitigation Teams Share Tips at Home Depot & Lowe’s in CA
FEMA mitigation teams in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties are sharing home improvement tips and techniques starting Wednesday, Jan. 16 2019 at local Home Depot and Lowe’s stores in California. Keep Reading
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
