September 13, 2024
FEMA Establishes National Disaster & Emergency Management University
By News Editor
NDEMU will provide education and training programs to support emergency managers throughout their career.
September 12, 2024
FEMA Releases National Resilience Guidance
By News Editor
The NRG aims to provide unified approach to enhancing community and national resilience.
August 16, 2024
FEMA Extends HMGP Application Period to 15 Months
By News Editor
The additional three months will allow better coordination among stakeholders and more thorough project planning.
August 1, 2024
FEMA Updates Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guide
By News Editor
Key updates to the HMA Guide include clarifications and updated policies in benefit-cost analysis, building codes, capability and capacity building and mitigation planning.
July 24, 2024
FEMA Publishes Resilience Year in Review Report
By News Editor
2023 was a historic year for FEMA, which averaged an emergency or disaster declaration every three days
July 16, 2024
FEMA Raises Bar for Flood Protection with New FFRMS Rule
By News Editor
The new rule allows FEMA to consider the best available science in making projects and communities more resilient to increased flood conditions.
July 15, 2024
National Floodplain Administrator Training Needs Assessment Survey
By News Editor
Findings from the survey will help FEMA design a national floodplain administrator training strategy. The deadline is Aug. 30, 2024.
July 15, 2024
Public Comment Period on Community Rating System Redesign Now Open
By News Editor
FEMA seeks public comments on redesigning the Community Rating System (CRS) to enhance the program’s effectiveness, promote resilience, and mitigate the financial impacts of flooding.
June 3, 2024
FEMA Announces $300 Million in Swift Current Funding
By News Editor
Examples of eligible projects include property acquisition and demolition, elevation and relocation. To be eligible, buildings must be NFIP-insured and have a history of repetitive or substantial damage from flooding.
May 29, 2024
Flooding Resources from the NFIP Available in Multiple Languages
By News Editor
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has developed or updated several publications that provide information to policyholders, consumers and survivors