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
“Everything we have done to this point has been unprecedented and everything we do in the coming weeks and months ahead focuses on life-safety and reducing suffering,” said FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor. Keep Reading
Now more than ever, we must work as a team to deliver locally executed, state-managed, and federally supported solutions on behalf of the American people. Keep Reading
During a sit-down interview with WPRI, FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor talked disaster relief, the coronavirus, terrorism, and his relationship with President Trump. Keep Reading
In May, Trump nominated Associate Administrator for the Office of Response and Recovery (ORR) Jeff Byard for the lead role, but withdrew his nomination in September. The following week, Trump nominated Gaynor. Keep Reading
FEMA has a dynamic workforce comprised of different backgrounds and identities that strengthens our ability to help, relate to, and support others during adversity. Keep Reading
The NAC is an advisory committee established by federal law to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of federal emergency management activities. Keep Reading
We cannot overstate the importance of investing in mitigation in your community before a disaster. Keep Reading
Gaynor was confirmed unanimously as the FEMA deputy administrator by the Senate in October 2018. He has more than 12 years of experience in emergency management. Keep Reading
The administration has been operating without a confirmed FEMA chief during an active hurricane season after the nomination of Jeffrey Byard stalled in the Senate. Keep Reading
"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
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