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On Aug. 4, FEMA will kick-off its 2022 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Summer Engagement Series. The 10-part series features experts and special guests who will provide information and insights on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance programs.
Three webinars will be presented to provide an overview of the fiscal year 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity for BRIC and FMA.
The webinars are designed for regional leaders and key stakeholders in states, local communities, tribes and territories and other interested individuals to learn more about the grant programs and grant application strategies.
FEMA will coordinate with local contacts to host "office hours" for states, tribes and territories to answer questions about subapplications for the 2022 BRIC and FMA grants.
To register, visit Hazard Mitigation Assistance 2022 Summer Engagement Series and find the webinar best suited for your jurisdiction. For special accommodations, contact fema-hmacomms@fema.dhs.gov.
FEMA celebrates the 10th anniversary of Wireless Emergency Alerts, a tool for authorized government agencies to reach the American public via cell phones, during emergencies.
On the latest episode of FEMA podcast “Before, During & After,” FEMA’s Antwane Johnson talks about Wireless Emergency Alerts and multiple ways it has helped save lives and property. Over the past decade, more than 70,000 WEAs have been sent over FEMA’s Integrated Alert and Warning System.
To listen to “Episode 96: 10 Year Anniversary of Wireless Emergency Alerts”, visit FEMA.gov.
FEMA and AARP have partnered to release two new resources to protect adult communities from natural hazards.
Adults aged 65 and older are a growing demographic who are often disproportionately impacted by severe weather. The guides provide resources and encourage ideas and partnerships to better engage older Americans in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery from these events.
As climate change causes more extreme weather, the guides provide resources and encourage ideas and partnerships to better engage older Americans in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery operations.
View and download the Guide to Expanding Mitigation: Making the Connection to Older Adults. View, download or request a print copy of the Disaster Resilience Tool Kit on AARP.org/DisasterResilience.
FEMA and AARP have a long-term, strategic partnership to advance accessible, safe and livable communities for people of all ages. The goal is to advance age-friendly solutions that create more livable communities for people of all ages and abilities.
The Guides to Expanding Mitigation series highlights innovative partnerships for mitigation. The guides cover connecting with people with disabilities, equity, transportation, public health, agriculture, arts and culture, and more.
Visit FEMA.gov to download all the guides.
Learn How to Send Life-Saving Alerts Over IPAWS
In emergencies, minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Learn how your government agency can quickly send alerts over FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) at the upcoming online IPAWS Users Conference.
"Send Alerts, Save Lives” is the theme of this year’s conference, which runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 27. This free event will introduce public safety officials not yet using IPAWS to this powerful tool for saving lives and protecting property.
Find the full conference agenda and register for free on FEMA.gov.
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FEMA Seeks Technical Mapping Advisory Council Members
FEMA seeks qualified individuals to serve on the Technical Mapping Advisory Council to review and make recommendations to FEMA on matters related to the national flood mapping program authorized under the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012.
Applicants will be considered for a 3-year appointment for four council vacancies for the summer/fall 2022 term. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET on Aug 8.
To submit an application,
- Via email to FEMA-TMAC@fema.dhs.gov.
- Send mail to: FEMA, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Risk Management Directorate, Attn: Brian Koper, 400 C Street SW, Suite 6NW-1412, Washington, DC 20472-3020.
For more TMAC application information, visit Federalregister.gov.
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FEMA Seeks Feedback on National Continuous Improvement Guidance
FEMA seeks feedback for the National Continuous Improvement Guidance draft, including edits and suggestions for additional resources and real-world examples. The national engagement period closes at midnight ET on July 31.
To review the draft guidance and provide feedback, visit FEMA.gov. To submit feedback, email FEMA-CITAP@fema.dhs.gov.
FEMA will also host a series of 60-minute webinar sessions to provide an overview of the draft guidance and to gather feedback from whole community partners. To register for a webinar, visit FEMA.gov.
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FEMA Celebrates 32 Years of Equity for People with Disabilities
Today, FEMA and the nation celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
FEMA is driven to meet our commitment to equity in emergency management and is committed to upholding the principles in the ADA which prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities by federal agencies and federally funded programs.
To read more about how FEMA is helping people with disabilities before, during and after disasters, check out our ADA Anniversary blog on FEMA.gov.
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