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⚠️ Tuesday is the LAST DAY to submit applications to serve as an AmeriCorps NCCC Team Leader in the FEMA Corps program! Serve under the direction of FEMA while leading a team through administrative service in the areas of disaster response and recovery. APPLY ➡️ https://lnkd.in/emFm-Qaz
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There's one week left to comment on potential changes to the implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in the #Oregon plan area. Visit https://lnkd.in/gKxReAuW to learn about the draft plan, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, and how to comment.
Tsunamis are rare but threats to coastal communities are significant. Check out the blog about a new comprehensive, first-of-its-kind national assessment of this risk to empower community preparation and save lives. Learn more in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/eX7DpN_2
This September 3–30 the Department of Homeland Security and CISA are hosting a series of webinars designed to share practical tools, resources, and actions that can assist communities in increasing the safety of their places of worship across the country. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnRrdVHb
One year ago, Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the Southeast, claiming 100+ lives and causing billions in damage. Since Jan. 20, the Trump Administration has prioritized locally led recovery, providing more than $4.4B to speed up debris removal and fund critical infrastructure projects. In total, over 107M cubic yards of debris have been cleared. Recovery is ongoing—together, we rebuild stronger. More: https://lnkd.in/eSeCrEKT.
In the last year since #Helene & #Milton, many people are still recovering. In response, FEMA has provided $14.3B in flood insurance payments and grants to survivors, communities, states and tribes to aid recovery. $2.9B+ in survivors' pockets $7.86B+ in flood insurance payments 1K+ families received temporary housing with 299 now in permanent housing 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e2Bmvryp
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The State of #Washington requested a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from FEMA to help fight the #LowerSugarloafFire burning in Chelan County. We approved the request, making it the second FMAG for Washington in 2025. FMAGs make funding available to pay up to 75 percent of a state’s eligible firefighting costs for fires that threaten to become major disasters. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. Read the full release at: https://lnkd.in/gvtdYD9Z
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Make the difference you’ve always known you were meant to make. Serve as an AmeriCorps NCCC Team Leader in the #FEMACorps program this winter. ⌛ Applications are due Sept. 30. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eXbHXfiJ
Recent tragedies like those at the Catholic Church of Annunciation in Minneapolis reinforce our commitment to protecting places of worship. U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are hosting essential safety webinars Sept 3–30 featuring actionable strategies & resources to protect your places of worship. Don’t miss this vital opportunity to strengthen your security preparedness: https://lnkd.in/gnRrdVHb
Are you a member of a faith or community organization, a first responder, or emergency manager? If so, join the Department of Homeland Security and CISA for a webinar series that will share practical tools and resources to help strengthen the safety and security of places of worship across the country. https://lnkd.in/eZzuiSyq 🖥️