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FEMA Releases New Strategic Plan
WEBDec 9, 2021 · WASHINGTON -- 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.
Press Releases - FEMA.gov
WEB3 days ago · As Hurricane Francine makes landfall on the Gulf Coast, the Biden-Harris Administration approved an emergency declaration for Louisiana enabling FEMA to provide federal resources to the state for emergency protective measures and aid initial response and recovery efforts.
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Increase ...
WEBJul 10, 2024 · The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 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 ...
WEBJan 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 more...
After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more ...
WEBSep 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.
FEMA announces $3 billion for climate resiliency as time runs ...
WEBAug 28, 2023 · 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 change-fueled...
Life-threatening conditions expected in Gulf Coast as ...
WEB5 days ago · The declaration includes federal assistance for Louisiana's response, as well as federal coordination for disaster and relief efforts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the White House ...
FEMA declares new strategy to engage Native American tribes
WEBThe Federal Emergency Management Agency has developed a new strategy to better engage with hundreds of Native American tribes as they face climate change-related disasters, the agency announced Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022.
FEMA administrator discusses expanding access to disaster ...
WEBApr 3, 2024 · Last month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, made some big changes to its disaster relief programs, changes that the agency called — quote — "the most significant updates...