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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that FEMA is relaunching the agency’s podcast, “Before, During & After” across multiple platforms.
The podcast will offer a new format with information and insights tailored to the nation’s emergency management community. The first of the relaunched episodes is a one-on-one interview with Administrator Criswell, setting the stage with a robust discussion of the agency’s priorities in the years ahead.
“It is FEMA’s priority to engage and empower all communities to help us become a more prepared and resilient nation,” Criswell said. “The podcast will provide listeners with insight into where emergency management is headed, how we are preparing today for the threats of tomorrow, and how each of us has a role in keeping our communities safe from future disasters.”
The podcast was released on the agency’s 43rd anniversary, marking the date then President Jimmy Carter signed an executive order on April 1, 1979, establishing FEMA.
“Before, During & After - a Podcast from FEMA” is available on Apple iTunes, Google Play or www.FEMA.gov/podcast to stream or download. Approximately 20 to 30 minutes in length, the podcast will be updated with a new episode on a bi-weekly basis. By subscribing, new episodes will automatically update on a listener’s device.
Each podcast is fully accessible to listeners within the deaf and hard of hearing community, with subtitle text uploaded to all platforms alongside the audio. Transcripts of episodes are also posted on FEMA.gov/podcast.
Future podcast episodes will cover FEMA’s work in climate resilience and adaptation, how equity is being instilled into emergency management, recent disaster recovery efforts and resources available to better prepare for future disaster risks.
For more information about “Before, During & After - a Podcast from FEMA” or to provide ideas for future episodes, visit www.FEMA.gov/podcast.
Each year on the first Wednesday in April at 11:11 a.m. local time, NOAA and the National Weather Service partner with FEMA to prepare individuals and communities for all types of hazards by participating in #SafePlaceSelfie day.
This social media campaign highlights one of the most essential preparedness actions anyone can do: identify their safe locations from extreme weather or other hazards and keeping supplies in those areas. Knowing where to go ahead of time can minimize hesitation and help you make good decisions to ensure the safety of your family and your pets.
Making sure your safe place is stocked with things you might need can save precious time before disaster strikes. such as work glove, close-toed shoes and a weather radio.
Visit the National Weather Service YouTube page to #SafePlaceSelfie guide video.
Think about the hazards can happen where you live, work or visit
These can be frequent hazards like lightning, flash flooding or extreme heat or can be rare but high-impact hazards such as a tsunami.
Maybe your most common hazards aren’t weather events. Where is your safe space during wildfires, earthquakes or even rough surf and rip currents?
Get the whole family involved
Different families have different needs. Be sure to include what you’ll need to protect those you love – including children, the elderly or individuals with disabilities. Have a pet? What is your plan to protect them?
Know what you’ll need to stay safe
Beyond finding a safe space, you should also make sure it’s got the supplies you need. These items can include safety gear such as work gloves, bike helmets, close-toed shoes and a weather radio. Consider including some bottled water and items such as toys or games to keep kids calm and entertained.
Get Creative
You’re encouraged to think beyond physical locations. Your safe spot may be anywhere you have access to lifesaving warnings through technology like the NOAA Weather Radio or FEMA app. It could be how close you are to safety such as swimming near lifeguard stands.
You can also feature a place that’s NOT safe and explain why it wouldn’t be good to stay there if something happened.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the agency is accepting nominations for a new emergency manager exchange program. The staff exchange program will allow state, local, tribal and territorial government officials to work with FEMA leadership to develop and implement emergency management policies and programs.
Program participants will work alongside FEMA leadership and staff from FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery or Resilience. These stakeholders will contribute to federal emergency management and see the impact of their contributions from a different governmental perspective.
There will be a total of four participants selected for this six-month assignment to FEMA from July through December 2022. A future session is planned from January to June 2023.
Nominations should include:
- A letter of nomination from the leadership of the governmental program or organization. The letter should explain why the candidate is nominated for the exchange and should also contain the nominator’s contact information – including phone number and an email address.
- The nominee’s resume - including name, phone number and email address.
The nominating office point of contact should be the nominee’s supervisor or someone in a higher-level leadership position.
FEMA will reimburse the participant’s home organization for the cost of the participant’s salary plus benefits, for the duration of the assignment.
Nominations are due by May 6. To submit a nomination, email FEMA-EMX-Nominations@fema.dhs.gov.
This July, FEMA is hosting a virtual exhibitor hall to celebrate Voluntary Agency Coordination Partnership Month.
Videos will be hosted on in the virtual hall as part of a month-long celebration of the strong partnerships that make emergency management possible. Your organization is invited to create a short video to be featured as part of the gallery.
When creating your video, remember:
- There is no cost to exhibit during this event.
- Advertising or soliciting donations or the sale of items during this footage/video is prohibited.
- The video should focus on increasing awareness of the valuable services and support our partners provide before, during and after disasters.
Video file specifications
- Length: 1 minute or less.
- Resolution: 1080p.
- Format: .MP4.
- Size: 100MB or less.
- Accessibility: Provide closed captioning by including a script of the dialogue as well as an .SRT file.
For questions and video submissions, email fema-r8hostedpartnershipmonth@fema.dhs.gov To view last year’s videos, visit the partnership month website. Submit a completed version of the video no later than 5 p.m. ET on June 1.
FEMA released 25 fire management and suppression resource typing documents. These National Incident Management System (NIMS) job titles/position qualifications and resource typing definitions provide fire management and suppression support to emergency response and recovery operations.
For more information, including the full-scope of the fire management and suppression resource typing definitions, visit the Resource Typing Library Tool.
Resource typing is a key component of NIMS and enables organizations from across the country to work together during incidents of all types and sizes. Implementing NIMS resource management principles across the nation is a fundamental part of building our national preparedness.
FEMA Seeks Feedback on Draft of Emergency Management Guide for Senior Officials
FEMA is seeking feedback on the draft “Local Elected and Appointed Officials Guide: Roles and Resources in Emergency Management.”
FEMA is hosting webinar sessions to provide an overview of the draft guide and gather feedback. The sessions will include facilitated discussions with stakeholders to help improve the existing draft. A line-numbered version of the draft guide is available to allow individuals to provide comments on specific areas within the document.
Advance registration is required to participate in the webinar sessions, and it is on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, click on your preferred session below:
The national engagement period will conclude on April 22. To review the document and learn more about the webinar sessions, visit FEMA.gov. To provide input, download the draft "Local Elected and Appointed Officials Guide" and email the feedback form to NPD-Planning@fema.dhs.gov.
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FEMA Seeks Competitive Research Proposals to Advance Emergency Management
FEMA’s Higher Education Program (HighEd) is seeking competitive research proposals to help advance the discipline of emergency management. The submission period closes at midnight ET on April 22.
HiEd annually funds academic research that examines complex, real-world issues and provides actionable recommendations that advances the practice of emergency management. The program typically funds 10-15 exceptional proposals under $10,000.
To considered for funding, proposals must:
- Come from individuals or teams currently associated with an accredited institution of higher education.
- Contain topics related to equity, climate change and/or emergency management higher education.
- Scoped for 3-9 months.
- Use the Research Proposal Submission template format for submission.
To apply, send a completed template to fema-hiedproposals@fema.dhs.gov by midnight ET April 22.
This year, FEMA is prioritizing climate change and equity objectives that align with the agency’s 2022 - 2026 Strategic Plan.
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FEMA Announces Flood Mitigation Funding Opportunity
On March 21, FEMA published a funding notice on Grants.gov for the Swift Current initiative, making an estimated total of $60 million available to the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Swift Current is a FEMA initiative within the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program that seeks to expedite awards after a flooding event and reduce the complexity of the application process.
The application period opened on April 1.
All applications must be submitted in the Mitigation eGrants system, will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and must be submitted no later than noon ET on Oct. 3. Applications received by FEMA after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
Interested subapplicants in Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey and Pennsylvania should contact their State Hazard Mitigation Officer for more information. Learn more about the initiative on FEMA.gov.
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