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This week's #WorkforceWednesday goes to our Individual Assistance Services & Casework unit! This outstanding team is responsible for delivering compassionate, professional, efficient application processing & assistance to people affected by disasters.
Thank you for all you do!
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Prepare for severe weather ⤵
Identify common hazards in your area and your safe places when they happen.
Take a photo and share it with #SafePlaceSelfie.
Let's all get and stay #WeatherReady together!
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Already a very busy severe weather day for many. Please ensure you know where your safe place from severe weather is today no matter where the day takes you.
Find and follow your local NWS office at weather.gov/socialmedia
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🚨 ATTN #Arkansas: Free counseling services for tornado survivors being offered. Please see information below 👇
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Disaster resources are available to any Arkansans affected by last week's tornadoes. Please call the numbers listed below or visit humanservices.arkansas.gov/u/arstrong for more information. #arstrong
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Thanks to Santo Domingo Pueblo for inviting FEMA and to their traditional homelands to discuss improving our nation-to-nation relationships.
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If you're feeling overwhelmed before, during or after a #disaster, the national is available. Text 1-800-985-5990 24/7/365 to receive support from a trained, caring counselor.
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On April 3, the President approved a major disaster declaration for California to supplement local and state recovery efforts after severe storms, winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning Feb. 21.
Visit whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/ for more information.
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Tomorrow, April 5, is #SafePlaceSelfie Day!
Set aside some time to:
🌩️ Learn about hazards in your area.
🏠 Identify your safe place.
🤳 Take a photo/selfie in your safe location.
📱 Post the photo on social media with #SafePlaceSelfie.
More info: noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie
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What we’ve seen over the last few weeks is not an anomaly—it’s the new normal.
Regardless, stands ready to support communities across the U.S. before, during and after disaster strikes. But we need your help—know your risk and plan accordingly.
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Flood events can devastate communities. Help yours prepare beforehand and recover after. #WeatherReady weather.gov/safety/flood
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Heavy snow is ongoing this morning across portions of the central Rockies and central/northern High Plains, with more heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected to spread further into the northern Plains today. See the latest Key Messages below.
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Happy 44th anniversary to ! Blue Campaign is proud to partner with FEMA’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to combat #HumanTrafficking.
Learn how you can help in this fight: fema.gov/sites/default/
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Jill and I visited Mississippi to support the community’s recovery from devastating tornados.
The resilience of Rolling Fork has been remarkable.
It’s hard to believe it in a moment like this, but the community will rebuild — and come back stronger than ever.
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Col. Damon Knarr and a team from the Emergency Management Office traveled from Camp Robinson to Wynne, Ark., yesterday, in support of , to assess the wastewater treatment plant impacted by the severe weather that moved through the state on Friday. 1/2
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Ahead of her keynote speech at the , was joined by and for a press conference to discuss the upcoming #hurricane season and steps people can take right now to prepare before disaster strikes.
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The symposium's goal was to empower & provide women with advice, guidance & direction from agency leaders who have paved the way & broken barriers. Speakers also highlighted resources & tools to assist career building. The event was the perfect end to #womenshistorymonth.
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📣On Friday, our colleagues May Chin and Russell Fox participated in a career fair at Food and Finance High School 🏫in NYC to talk about careers in Emergency Management.
✔️Students had a chance to learn more about the diverse and unique job opportunities available .
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Severe weather is possible once again across the state from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are all possible. Be sure to have a plan in place before severe weather occurs, know your safe place! #arwx
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In a disaster or emergency, it's important for first responders, local officials, and YOU to communicate.
Get connected this #EmergencyCommsMonth.
✅ Sign up for alerts: ready.gov/alerts
✅ Follow your local office.
✅ Download the FEMA App: ready.gov/fema-app
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#ICYMI: April 1 marked the 44th anniversary of FEMA!
Over the past 44 years, so many have helped to transform the landscape of emergency management.
To observe this milestone, we collected 44 reasons to celebrate FEMA’s anniversary from 44 employees.
🎊 fema.gov/blog/44-reason
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Where is your safe place from wildfires?
First and foremost, listen to local officials, and make sure you have multiple ways to be notified if a wildfire is threatening, and you need to evacuate. ***
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JUST TWO DAYS AWAY!
#SafePlaceSelfie isn't just about sharing photos from your safe place from tornadoes – it's about planning on your safe places from any and all potential natural disasters.
Where are YOUR safe places?
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Where is your safe place from wildfires?
First and foremost, listen to local officials, and make sure you have multiple ways to be notified if a wildfire is threatening, and you need to evacuate. ***
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Even though #WomensHistoryMonth may be over, we strive to share the stories and experiences of our grandmothers, mothers, sisters and friends across generations year-round.
➡️ fema.gov/blog/telling-s
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❗️ Disaster Recovery Centers are now OPEN for tornado survivors to apply for FEMA assistance in person ❗️
Tornado survivors in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola and Sharkey counties can visit any center for help.
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Arkansas, your resilience is inspiring. The devastating losses from recent tornadoes weigh heavy on my mind. and the Biden-Harris Administration are committed to working hand-in-hand with local and state officials to ensure you have what you need to jumpstart your recovery.
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State and local led, federally supported. Together, we will help these communities recover from this disaster.
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Next stop in Arkansas: Administrator Deanne Criswell joined Mayor Jennifer Hobbs and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to survey damages in the city of Wynne. Listening to and partnering with local residents and leaders ensures we are in lock-step as we support recovery efforts.
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