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The deadline for Floridians to apply for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene has been extended to Jan. 7, 2025.
Homeowners and renters with losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance for displacement, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses.
Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to FEMA Accessible: Applying for Individual Assistance - YouTube.
If you had damage from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, you will need to apply separately for both disasters and provide the dates of your damage for each.
For the latest information about Hurricane Milton recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4834. For Hurricane Helene recovery information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4828.
Earlier this year, FEMA launched the Recipients’ Awareness Campaign to educate and inform FEMA grant recipients and sub-recipients about compliance with civil rights laws and their responsibilities to administer programs and activities without discrimination. The campaign training webinars are designed to help recipients and their communities develop effective, efficient, inclusive disaster preparedness and recovery strategies.
During the training, FEMA Civil Rights analysts will directly engage a large audience of recipients and sub-recipients to provide information about relevant civil rights laws and executive orders that affect how they administer services to their beneficiaries. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about compliance with civil rights laws as they create or review their policies and programs.
The next training session will be held from noon to 3 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Recipients or sub-recipients of FEMA’s financial assistance are encouraged to register to attend. For more information, contact FEMA-RecipientsAwarenessCampaign@fema.dhs.gov.
For more information and to register for this webinar, visit FEMA Recipients’ Awareness Campaign: Civil Rights Training | FEMA.gov.
La nueva campaña ofrece adiestramiento sobre derechos civiles a los receptores de subvenciones de FEMA
A principios de este año, FEMA lanzó la Campaña de concientización para receptores para educar e informar a los receptores y subreceptores de subvenciones de FEMA sobre el cumplimiento de las leyes de derechos civiles y sus responsabilidades de administrar programas y actividades libres de discriminación. Los seminarios de adiestramiento en línea de la campaña están diseñados para ayudar a los receptores y sus comunidades a desarrollar estrategias efectivas, eficientes e inclusivas de preparación para desastres y su recuperación.
Durante los adiestramientos, los analistas de derechos civiles de FEMA involucrarán directamente a una gran audiencia de receptores y subreceptores con el fin de compartir información sobre las leyes y órdenes ejecutivas relevantes de derechos civiles y que afectan la forma en que brindan los servicios a sus beneficiarios. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas sobre el cumplimiento de las leyes de derechos civiles a medida que crean o revisan sus políticas y programas.
La próxima sesión de adiestramiento se llevará a cabo el miércoles 11 de diciembre desde el mediodía hasta las 3 p.m., hora del Este.
Se anima a los receptores o subreceptores de la asistencia financiera de FEMA a inscribirse para asistir. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con FEMA-RecipientsAwarenessCampaign@fema.dhs.gov.
Para obtener más información e inscribirse en este seminario web, visite Campaña de concientización para receptores de FEMA: Adiestramiento sobre derechos civiles | FEMA.gov.
Registration is open for the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP’s) 10th annual Tribal Nations Training Week.
The weeklong training event, which will be conducted April 26-May 3, 2025, is for state, local, Tribal Nation and territorial responders who work in an emergency response capacity and are affiliated with one or more tribal nations or the Indian Health Service.
The 2025 event will feature courses in 10 separate tracks: Cyber, Climate, Continuity of Operations, Tribal Curriculum, Executive, Funding/Grants, Exercise and three Healthcare tracks.
In addition to the CDP, training will be provided by FEMA’s National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU), the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC), National Center for Domestic Preparedness (NCDP), Texas A&M’s Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), and the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC), among others.
To register, contact FEMA-tribalnationscdp@fema.dhs.gov.
State, local, Tribal Nation and territorial responders affiliated with one or more Tribal Nations or the Indian Health Service who cannot attend the in-person training are encouraged to contact FEMA-tribalnationscdp@fema.dhs.gov to discuss virtual instructor-led courses being offered in May 2025.
FEMA has released Hazus 7.0, a significant update to its natural hazard risk modeling software. This is the first version of Hazus available on the ArcGIS Pro platform and ensures that Hazus remains accessible and aligns with current standards for natural hazard risk assessment. It also allows FEMA to leverage the expanded capabilities and enhanced user experience of ArcGIS Pro.
The initial release of Hazus 7.0 includes improved modeling for flood and hurricane wind hazards, while Hazus 6.1 will remain available for users who want to model tsunami or earthquake hazards.
The release of Hazus 7.0 marks a milestone for hazard risk assessment software, offering a streamlined interface, intuitive ribbons and helpful tooltips in ArcGIS Pro. Hazus 7.0 includes hurricane wind modeling through Hurrevac and flood impact modeling for both single events and Average Annualized Loss (AAL). These powerful tools support communities in making data-driven assessments to build resilience and prepare for potential impacts.
Hazus 7.0 brings a range of upgrades to flood and hurricane wind risk modeling, including a more user-friendly interface with intuitive ribbons and tooltips and updated flood modeling methodologies.
Hazus remains an open-source tool used by professionals across all stages of planning and emergency management. Annually, more than 40,000 planners, GIS specialists and emergency managers rely on Hazus to assess potential impacts from natural hazards.
Sign up for email updates to stay informed on the latest changes as we strive to deliver the best possible natural hazard risk assessment software. For more information, visit FEMA.gov.
In the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton, voluntary agency organizations have played a crucial role in supporting recovery efforts across affected communities. FEMA’s Voluntary Agency Liaisons have been instrumental in establishing connections between survivors and aid organizations, ensuring a coordinated response that addresses both immediate relief and long-term needs.
To learn more about the vital contributions of these organizations and their collaborative approaches to recovery, read the full blog by visiting FEMA.gov
For many, the next few months will be a time for decorating, traveling and cooking. If you and your family have experienced a disaster, you may not feel the same excitement you usually do about the holiday season.
Coping with these emotions during the holiday season can be difficult. Visit FEMA.gov to read three things to keep in mind as you navigate new challenges over the coming weeks.
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Join FEMA’s Civil Rights Summit 5.0, Dec. 4-5
On Dec. 4 and 5, FEMA will host the Civil Rights Summit 5.0: Gender Based-Violence in Disasters.
The summit will focus on gender-based violence and how it is prevented and addressed in emergency management, disaster response and recovery. FEMA leaders, national and local civil rights organizations and community leaders will discuss gender-based violence in emergency management. They will explore how gender-based violence intersects with other forms of discrimination and addresses the unique needs and vulnerabilities of victims and survivors of gender-based violence before, during and after disasters.
Join the summit discussion by registering in advance on FEMA.gov. For more information on the 2024 summit, the agenda and presenter bios, visit FEMA Civil Rights Summit 5.0: Gender-Based Violence in Disasters.
FEMA’s Office of Civil Rights has released a new fact sheet, Assistance for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. For more information, visit FEMA.gov.
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Join FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration for Small Business Disaster Response Resources, Insurance and Claims
FEMA’s Office of Business, Industry and Infrastructure Integration and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Response and Resilience are hosting the fourth session of the Small Business Disaster Preparedness Series, Disaster Response: Small Business Resources, Insurance and Claims, from 1-2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
This quarter’s session will focus on insurance and claims resources for small businesses interested in or actively participating in the disaster claims process after a disaster. Session presenters will also share information and resources on the insurance life cycle, including making initial insurance claims and finding and applying for additional federal resources.
Sign up for this webinar by visiting FEMA.gov.
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FEMA Taking Applications for $291.6M in Assistance to Firefighters Grants
The application period is underway for Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), which will award $291.6 million to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters nationwide against fire-related deaths and hazards. This year’s AFG Notice of Funding Opportunity was released on Nov. 6. The application period will close at 5 p.m. ET, Friday, Dec. 20.
The AFG funding notice and technical assistance documents are available at Grants.gov and on FEMA.gov. Additional information about upcoming webinars to assist applicants is available on FEMA.gov.
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$210M in Additional Funds Available to Protect Faith-based and Nonprofit Organizations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through FEMA, is accepting applications for $210 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds as the second tranche of additional funding that the Biden-Harris Administration secured to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks. The first tranche was made available in June 2024. In total for fiscal year 2024, the Administration has secured $664 million for the NSGP, more than double last year’s $305 million appropriation.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity was published on Oct. 28. Completed applications must be submitted in the FEMA GO system no later than 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 24, 2025.
Supporting materials for stakeholders are available on Nonprofit Security Grant Program | FEMA.gov. All application materials are also posted on Grants.gov. Eligible applicants should submit their application through FEMA GO. Applicants needing technical support with the FEMA GO system should contact FEMAGO@fema.dhs.gov or (877) 585-3242, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET.
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