Assessment, and Planning) is an effort by FEMA to deliver quality data that increase public awareness and lead to action that reduces risk to life and property. Updated digital FIRMs in coastal areas...

of disasters each year is increasing but only 50% of events trigger Federal assistance. FEMA's mitigation programs help reduce the impact of events—and our dependence on taxpayers and the Treasury...

disasters. The Guide offers tools for public engagement, whole-community recovery, identification of existing recovery resources, and identifying outside partnerships that can help local governments...

including disaster assistance loans offered for homeowners and renters by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Returning Home Recovering from Disaster (PDF, 4 MB) - Get advice for you and your family...

members of the public spontaneously reach out to help those affected. Without information and training, however, spontaneous assistance can sometimes fail to meet its objectives. Community Emergency...

of the Federal Emergency Management Agency serve the United States by providing help to people impacted by disasters, working with state, local, and tribal governments. On call 24/7, FEMA's public...

damage.  Additioanlly there is a story on CERT members running the medical tent at a bike race provides a good example of CERT assisting with non-disaster public safety efforts.  These articles...

femaregion4 FEMA on Facebook @CraigatFEMA - Administrator Craig Fugate @FEMAspox - Director of Public Affairs Rafael Lemaitre Apply for Assistance: Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov Call 800-621...

Interview and Assistance Job Tool. Participants will be able to effectively assist clients in developing personalized recovery plans, supporting clients in problem-solving, providing referrals...

for adjustments in assistance where necessary and feasible throughout the recovery process. Those positions are Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC), State or Tribal Disaster Recovery Coordinators (SDRC...