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FEMA will hold a National Public Assistance Readiness Stand-Down on March 17-18. This is a nationwide, all-hands event for Public Assistance personnel within FEMA operations. The stand-down will allow employees to focus on consistent guidance and processes impacting disaster operations. It is also a time for employees to set a few hours of their day aside to share their work experiences and lessons learned from one another.
Equipping Public Assistance personnel with the latest policy information and lessons learned will increase efficiency in customer service, project worksheet development, documentation collection, and ultimately, improve the delivery of funds to communities in need.
The stand-down will be broadcast live from FEMA HQ from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET. State and tribal partners are welcome to participate, especially if they are operating State-Led PA or have PA staff working directly from their offices.
For additional information, contact the FEMA Office of Recovery.
FEMA is holding a series of webinars throughout March to discuss 2020 Department of Homeland Security preparedness grant opportunities to increase security for states, tribes, nonprofits, urban areas and ports.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program webinars will be held at 2:30 p.m. ET throughout the month. Participants can use FEMA Adobe Connect or call-in via the following FEMA teleconference numbers:
- March 5: 1-877-446-3915 PIN: 289309#
- March 12: 1-877-446-3916 PIN: 289309#
- March 19: 1-877-446-3917 PIN: 289309#
- March 26: 1-877-446-3918 PIN: 289309#
A Port Security Grant Program webinar will be held 2 p.m. ET on March 5. To participate, use FEMA Adobe Connect or call-in via FEMA teleconference: 1-800-320-4330,PIN 125336#.
A Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program webinar will be held at 1 p.m. ET on March 6. To participate, use FEMA Adobe Connect or call-in via FEMA teleconference: 1-877-446-3914 PIN: 232966#.
If you have any questions regarding the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and the Port Security Grant Program, please contact FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate at 1-800-368-6498. For additional information on the Tribal Homeland Security Grant program, please contact Tribal Affairs.
The FEMA webinar "Emergencies and Disasters: Save for the Unexpected" is now available online. The webinar shares strategies on how to save for unexpected events. It also provides financial tips, tools, and resources for individuals, communities, and community organizations.
FEMA partnered with America Saves, a campaign coordinated by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, to promote America Saves Week. The webinar was part of the annual celebration and call to action to encourage the public to commit to saving.
For more information and resources, visit the America Saves Week website.
Do you know someone between the age of 18-24 who is interested in a career in emergency management? FEMA Corps could be the first step to a meaningful career.
FEMA partners with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) in this team-based service program that gives young adults the opportunity to serve communities impacted by disaster while gaining professional development experience.
Over the course of 12 months, FEMA Corps teams will travel the country, working side-by-side with FEMA staff at joint field offices, regional offices and headquarters. The teams will learn about FEMA and gain experience in emergency management. Some FEMA Corps alumni go on to become emergency management professionals at FEMA and elsewhere. FEMA Corps members also receive an education award at the end of their service that helps pay for college.
Applications for the summer 2020 FEMA Corps class are due March 31. For more information, contact the FEMA Corps Program.
FEMA Accepts Comments on New Building Code Policy
FEMA is now accepting comments for the new draft policy regarding Section 1206, "Building Code and Floodplain Management Administration and Enforcement" of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act. Comments must be submitted no later than March 6 using the accompanying comments matrix. Comments received during this period will be reviewed and considered for the final version of the guide.
The draft policy and accompanying comments matrix is located on the FEMA website. If you have any questions, contact FEMA's FEMA Office of Recovery.
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FEMA Accepts Youth Preparedness Council Applications
FEMA is now accepting applications through March 8 for its 2020 Youth Preparedness Council from students in grades 8 - 11. The council gives youth the chance to meet peers from across the county to work together on preparedness projects. Members will also travel to Washington, D.C. for the annual summit. As part of the council, members can build leadership skills, represent their schools and communities, and share perspectives, feedback and opinions with FEMA.
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FEMA Recruits National Advisory Council Membership
FEMA is seeking qualified individuals for the 2020 National Advisory Council (NAC) membership cycle. FEMA is now accepting applications for up to 13 open positions in discipline areas to include, but not limited to, the following: standards setting and accrediting; non-elected local tribal official; emergency response provider and others.
Applications for the FEMA NAC are due by March 13. Detailed instructions on how to apply can be found on the FEMA website.
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FEMA Seeks Public Comment on NFIP Publication Regulations
On Feb. 12, FEMA published a Federal Register notice for public comments on two proposed changes to the Code of Federal Regulations regarding publication requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Comments for proposed changes are due no later than April 13. Detailed instruction on how to comment can be found on the Federal Register site.
On this episode of the FEMA Podcast, listen to a discussion with Evan Schumann, a program manager for Ohio Task Force One, one of the 28 teams in the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue system. Learn more about how these teams support disaster response operations in their communities as well as around the nation.
The FEMA podcast is an audio program series available to anyone interested in learning more about the Agency, hearing about innovation in the field of emergency management and listening to stories about communities and individuals recovering after disasters.
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