Join the Youth Preparedness Council
The Youth Preparedness Council brings together students in eighth through 11th grade to make a difference in their communities by completing national and local disaster preparedness projects. The application period to join this group is now open.
FEMA Seeks Leaders for National Youth Preparedness Council
FEMA is accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council, a program that brings teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community preparedness.
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- January 23, 2023
Hurricane Ian Federal Assistance Climbs Past $5 Billion; Thousands of Floridians Affected by Hurricane Nicole Register for Assistance
More than $5 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.
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- January 17, 2023
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Georgia to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Jan. 12, 2023. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding and Troup counties.
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- January 17, 2023
Before, During and After: Flood After Fire: Understanding the Risks of Increased Flooding After Wildfires Damage the Land
In recent decades, wildfires have ravaged many areas of the country, especially the western United States. When the flames are extinguished, a new threat arises - flooding after fire. In this podcast, FEMA Region 8 shares more about the risks of flash flooding and mud flows following a wildfire.
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- January 17, 2023
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama
FEMA announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alabama to supplement state and local response efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Jan. 12, 2023.
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- January 15, 2023
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California
FEMA announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared on Jan. 14, that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on Dec. 27, 2022, and continuing.
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- January 15, 2023
Grants to disaster survivors (in billions) in 2022.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants awarded in 2022.