FEMA In Focus

The ABCs of School Safe Rooms

Sat, 12 May 2012 07:18:14 +0000

An interview with Julie Hedricks, Director of Design and Construction, Wichita Public School District USD #259. She explains the process and her role in the construction of the first School Safe Room to FEMA's Standard 361. Since their first School Safe Room was built in 2000, Wichita Public Schools have built over 60 additional Safe Rooms in their School System.

FEMA Law Talk - Overview of FEMA’s Statutory Authorities

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:40:10 +0000

FEMA’s Chief Counsel provides a general overview of the key Federal statutes that guide FEMA in the accomplishment of its mission.

Ethics Training 2011/2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:57:57 +0000

Annual Ethics Training from FEMA's Office of Chief Counsel

'R' Little Red School

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:51:02 +0000

Iowa’s 2008 floods took a tremendous toll on communities and property throughout the state. One little red schoolhouse in Cedar Falls was, however, an unexpected beneficiary of that tragedy. FEMA, the State of Iowa and the City of Cedar Falls joined forces to help preserve and protect the century-old school where the bell sometimes rings and the door sometimes open for school – the old fashioned way. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Emergency Preparedness Plans

Wed, 02 May 2012 13:53:33 +0000

Tailor an emergency plan specific to you and your family's requirements.

Improving Services to Those with Functional Needs

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:07:27 +0000

FEMA works closely with a wide variety of agencies and organizations to ensure that people with access and functional needs receive lawful and equitable assistance in the aftermath of a disaster.

FEMA outreach at Union Station, Chicago.

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:05:01 +0000

FEMA provides Chicago commuters with severe weather preparedness information.

WGN's Tom Skilling Encourages Preparedness

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:40:56 +0000

Tom Skilling, Chief Meteorologist from WGN, promotes the Ready.gov web site.

Multi-Family Repair Program

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:25:47 +0000

FEMA's Multi-Family Repair Program was used for the first time in New England as a pilot for Region One. This program refurbishes a property in disrepair to provide habitable, safe and secure temporary housing in Vermont for families displaced by Tropical Storm Irene.

Be A Force of Nature

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:56:55 +0000

Tell your friends and neighbors about your emergency plans before severe weather strikes.

2012 National Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:25:29 +0000

One year ago, a devasting tornado outbreak affected our county. NOAA and FEMA are encouraging everyone to Be A Force Of Nature by understanding your risks, making emergency plans and then encourage others to be prepared too.

2012 National Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:16:42 +0000

NOAA and FEMA want you to Be A Force Of Nature when severe weather strikes. Know the difference between watches and warnings.

2012 National Severe Weather Week Heroic Stories

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:31:12 +0000

NOAA and FEMA ask that you Be A Force Of Nature. Know your risk, have a plan and an emergency kit, act promptly when warned and then spread the word to neighbors.

2012 National Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:41:35 +0000

April 22nd marks the start of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. FEMA and NOAA encourage everyone to be a Force Of Nature by making emergency plans today.

Community Weather Alerts

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:07:26 +0000

FEMA reminds everyone to become familiar with your community's public alert and warning system.

FEMA Works with USGS

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:34:12 +0000

After a disaster, such as the flash flooding associated with Tropical Storm Irene, FEMA sometimes works with other agencies, like the US Geological Survey. This makes it possible to improve flood maps and determine appropriate mitigation measures to minimize flood losses in future disasters.

USNS Comfort

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:24:41 +0000

To accomplish its mission, FEMA has worked cooperatively with a wide range of organizations, institutions, and facilities, including the hospital ship USNS Comfort.

National Severe Weather Week

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:25:43 +0000

FEMA and NOAA call upon everyone across the country to be a "Force of Nature" in their communities.

Flat Stanley Severe Weather Preparedness

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:24:39 +0000

Flat Stanley visits FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate with a preparedness message.

Reservist Program Town Hall - Part 14

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:24:22 +0000