September 30 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am Central Available data sources such as Base Level Engineering (BLE) that can be used to develop mitigation projects, assess risk, develop BCA’s, develop H&H models and other elements to support a project application. What are the various types of data available and which should you use for […]
FEMA’s Office of Equal Rights invites you to their upcoming Civil Rights Summit – 2.0 Equity. This event is designed to foster dialogue and partnerships through direct engagement with FEMA. Presentations and discussion will cover FEMA programs and services, with special emphasis on improving equity in emergency management. FEMA’s Civil Rights Summit Wednesday, Nov. 17, […]
FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Updated Emergency Operations Center How-to Guide FEMA is seeking public feedback on an updated Emergency Operations Center (EOC) How-to Quick Reference Guide. The 30-day national engagement period opened on February 8 and will conclude at 5 p.m. ET March 10. The EOC How-to Quick Reference Guide is a collection of […]
FEMA is currently taking applications for the National Youth Preparedness Council through March 6th, 2022. Students in the 8th-11th grade are eligible. You can learn more about FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council at https://www.ready.gov/kids/youth-preparedness-council. If you know a student who might be interested, encourage them to join this upcoming webinar to learn more about the application process, […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting a tribal webinar on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT on the newly established COVID-19 Request for Public Assistance deadlines. During the webinar, Tribal Nations can request additional guidance and information from FEMA. Tribal Nations’ requests for assistance must be submitted by July […]
The National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) was last updated in 2016. Looking back across the past six years of disaster activity, it is apparent that the nation’s approach to recovery and the importance of refining and improving upon our shared framework is critical to addressing the Nation’s most difficult immediate and long-term disaster challenges. FEMA […]
FEMA will host a virtual consultation with tribal nations on Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grant programs on June 22, 1:30-3 p.m., Eastern Time. Consultation Overview FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation on DHS and FEMA preparedness grant programs, including the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and the […]
FEMA Region 6 2022 Virtual Mitigation Workshop July 12-14, 2022 / 10am-3pm CT / 9am-2pm MT / Virtual The FEMA Region 6 Mitigation Division is beginning the planning effort for their 2022 Virtual Mitigation Workshop. The planning team is currently determining speakers and session topics. They are reviewing input from the 2021 Workshop and welcome any additional […]
On June 1, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the launch of the National Initiative to Advance Building Codes to help state, local, Tribal and territorial governments adopt the latest, current building codes including specifications and standards to modernize building codes, improve climate resilience and reduce energy costs. These actions can enable communities to be more resilient […]
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host the 8th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week the week of March 11 - 18, 2023 on the CDP campus in Anniston, AL. Registration is open. CDP training is completely funded for state, local, Tribal, and territorial emergency responders to include roundtrip airfare, meals, lodging, training, and any […]
FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation on the proposed legislative changes to the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program managed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in accordance with the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Senior leadership from FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) will lead the consultation. GPD provides […]
FEMA will host a virtual consultation with Tribal Nations to discuss FEMA’s implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) on December 8, 2022, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern. More information and the registration for the virtual meeting is linked below. Virtual Tribal Consultation to Discuss Build America, Buy America Act | FEMA.gov