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Region VI: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, & Texas

https://www.fema.gov/region-vi-arkansas-louisiana-new-mexico-oklahoma-texas

of their citizens and communities, and their own capabilities to handle a disaster. By law, FEMA Region VI helps when requested by the state. State governors or tribal leaders determine if and when to request...

Volunteers Make The Difference

https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2003/10/20/volunteers-make-difference

Commission on National and Community Service's D.C. Citizen Corps, and community partners, mobilized and assigned people to distribute 515 tons of dry and wet ice, 21,000 sandbags and assist in the feeding...

Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Training Assistance

https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/804

at the Emmitsburg, Maryland facility; Bluemont, Virginia facility; and selected off-site locations. Its purpose is to improve emergency management practices among state, local and tribal government...

Community Services Programs

https://www.fema.gov/community-services-programs

Community Services Programs The information provided on this page describes the four (4) programs that are administered by FEMA’s Community Services Section. These programs are available to states...

Medical Reserve Corps

https://www.ready.gov/medical-reserve-corps

in health issues, who are eager to volunteer to address their community's ongoing public health needs and to help their community during large-scale emergency situations. Local community leaders can...

Disaster Training

http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/disaster-training

disaster strikes and assist those who have experienced a disaster with their recovery. Find out how you can serve in your community by searching for current volunteer opportunities . The American Red Cross...

Section_2_BT_IG_Intro_Overview_508.pdf

https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1445532288521-c32ebf3f339a2097d96c863413ee8c4b/Section_2_BT_IG_Intro_Overview_508.pdf

between government and community leaders to focus on the following objectives: engaging the whole community in collaborative community planning and capacity building; integration of community resources...

Call for disaster volunteers in southwest Minnesota

http://www.redcross.org/news/article/local/minnesota/Call-for-disaster-volunteers-in-southwest-Minnesota

on Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. "We cannot emphasize enough the significance of having qualified, trained Disaster Action Team volunteers in the community who are able to respond to home fires...

Region VII: IA, KS, MO, NE

https://www.fema.gov/region-vii-ia-ks-mo-ne

to disaster sites throughout the region. Regional staff work as a team with state, local, and tribal governments as well as non-profit groups, private sector, and other key stakeholders. Photo of Union...

Flood Playbook

https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/98407

these guidebooks are designed to provide community leaders and employers with tools and resources to participate in America’s PrepareAthon! The guides provide suggestions on conducting a day of action...

Last Updated: 08/22/17

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