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FEMA announced that the Fiscal Year 2023 National Dam Safety Program, State Assistance Grants funding opportunity is published in Grants.gov. The application period will close July 21.
The $6.25 million available through the State Assistance Grant Program will provide financial assistance to the states and territories to strengthen their dam safety programs. The grant is funded by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2023.
Eligible activities include but are not limited to:
- Dam safety training for state personnel.
- Increase in the number of dam inspections.
- Increase in the submittal and testing of emergency action plans.
- More timely review and issuance of permits.
- Improved coordination with state emergency preparedness officials.
- Identification of dams to be repaired or removed.
- Conduct dam safety awareness workshops and creation of dam safety videos and other outreach materials.
In a state or territory with an enacted dam safety program, the state administrative agency, or an equivalent state agency, is eligible to apply for the state assistance grant. Each eligible state or territory may submit only one grant application.
Dams are a critical part of our nation's infrastructure, and everyone enjoy the benefits they provide, including flood protection, water supply, hydropower, irrigation and recreation. However, dam structures are aging and many are deteriorating across the nation, while downstream and upstream populations are increasing.
State and territories are encouraged to apply if they meet all requirements stated within the funding opportunity announcement posted on Grants.gov.
The National Dam Safety Program helpline is available 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday. For questions, email FEMA-NDSP-HHPDGrants@fema.dhs.gov.
For more information, visit FEMA's Dam Safety webpage. For more information about the National Dam Safety Program, visit FEMA.gov.
FEMA will release a second funding opportunity later this year, which includes grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to support State and Territory Dam Safety Offices.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is dedicated to helping every person within the United States understand the dangers of flooding.
Assessing flood risk is a very complex process. In support of that goal, FEMA produced a map on Floodsmart.gov that shows flood claims across the United States since 1980.
Viewers can sort historical flood insurance claims in every state, country and territory. There are also share functions to post the claims on social media or share them via email.
Flood claims are only one element of the risk calculus for any property. If a property does not have flood insurance through the NFIP, that incident is not included in this data.
The data helps to demonstrate flooding trends around the country. It also shows that flooding is not restricted to one part of the country.
Whether they live inside or outside of a high-risk flood area, property owners should consider purchasing flood insurance for the protection and peace of mind it brings. Visit www.floodsmart.gov and find an agent today.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development will host The Innovative Housing Showcase from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET on June 9-11 at the National Mall in Washington D.C.
This free, three-day family-friendly event will feature exhibitor demonstrations, showcasing pioneering entrepreneurs and industry trailblazers in the housing sector. Attendees can explore over a dozen exhibits, which will include life-sized prototype residences, highlighting cutting-edge building technologies that tackle the challenges of affordability, resilience and the evolving landscape of housing.
FEMA’s Building Science experts focusing to reduce earthquake and wind impacts will host their own tent where we will be distributing several FEMA publications, including an activity corner for kids that has our Three Little Pigs Activity Sheet and Building Codes Activity Book with crayons/colored pencils, as well as an interactive flood table and shake table demonstration.
For more information about the event and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, visit HUD.gov.
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FEMA published an update to the "FEMA Acronyms, Abbreviations and Terms Book, a Capability Assurance Job and Field Aid." The book is a comprehensive list of FEMA and emergency management-related acronyms, terms and abbreviations. The updated book is available on FEMA.gov.
FEMA will not publish hard copies of the 2023 update. The link to the existing 2009 version on FEMA.gov will be updated to redirect visitors to the 2023 update.
FEMA Updates Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations Planning Guide
FEMA and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are updating, “Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers.”
The document outlines best practices for engaging faith-based and community organizations before, during and after disasters to help jurisdictions improve their resilience and emergency management capabilities. FEMA will host 60-minute webinars to provide an overview of the 2018 publication and include a facilitated discussion to gather feedback on areas to improve the guide. The webinars will be on:
To learn more about the update effort and listening sessions, visit FEMA.gov.
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FEMA National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Opens Application Period for State Assistance
The Fiscal Year 2023 funding opportunity for the FEMA National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), Individual State Earthquake Assistance and Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance grants are now on Grants.gov.
The application period is open until 5 p.m. ET on June 7. The application period for both funding opportunities must be submitted in FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMA GO). For more information, visit FEMA GO | FEMA.gov.
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National Hurricane Program Hosts HURREVAC Webinar Series for Emergency Managers
From June 12 – 16, FEMA's National Hurricane Program will host a five-day HURREVAC training for emergency managers.
Each webinar will begin at 2 p.m. ET, topics include:
- Introduction to HURREVAC and Overview of the National Hurricane Program: June 12.
- Wind Forecast Features: June 13.
- Evacuation Timing Features: June 14.
- Storm Surge and Other Water Hazards: June 15.
- Exercise Tools and Applying HURREVAC: June 16.
HURREVAC is a free, web-based decision-support tool that assists emergency managers by providing information and tools to inform hurricane response decisions in advance of a threatening storm. Interested emergency managers can register now for this annual HURREVAC webinar series.
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$12M Available for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grants
FEMA released the funding notice for the Fiscal Year 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program. The program provides $12 million to eligible states and local governments to close known preparedness capability gaps, encourage innovative regional solutions to issues related to catastrophic incidents, and build on existing regional preparedness efforts.
Awards will be made on a competitive basis to applicants who present an ability to successfully meet the requirements described in the funding notice.
The application period will remain open until 5 p.m. ET on July 24. Submissions must be made through Grants.gov. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is available on Grants.gov as well as on FEMA.gov.
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