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Our story of supporting citizens & first responders before, during, and after emergencies. For emergencies, call your local fire/EMS/police or 9-1-1.
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FEMA
@fema
Chag Pesach Sameach! To all who celebrate, we wish you a joyous #Passover.
Happy Passover
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Deanne Criswell
@FEMA_Deanne
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!
FEMA Staff Member: Michael Dickerson, IA Caller Services & Casework
FEMA Staff Member: Angie Gonzalez, IA Caller Services & Casework
FEMA Staff Member: Sandra Hernandez, IA Caller Services & Casework
FEMA Staff Member: Teresa Kokojan, IA Caller Services & Casework
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@fema
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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Readygov
@Readygov
Today is #SafePlaceSelfie Day! Join in and share a selfie or photo of where you'll go when severe weather strikes. Extreme weather could occur at any time — identify a safe place today so you're prepared. Not sure where to go? This video might give you a few ideas. 👀⤵️
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FEMA
@fema
As we face possible severe weather across the country, now is the time to prepare: 📱 Make sure you are getting weather updates multiple ways. Our app is an easy way to set up
@NWS
alerts on your phone: fema.gov/mobile-app. ✅ Follow
@readygov
for tips on how to stay safe.
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National Weather Service
@NWS
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
Map of NWS tornado and severe thunderstorm watches as of 9:40am CDT.
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FEMA
@fema
Thanks to Santo Domingo Pueblo for inviting FEMA and
@FEMARegion6
to their traditional homelands to discuss improving our nation-to-nation relationships.
Kelbie Kennedy, FEMA Region 6 staff, Santo Domingo Pueblo Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Tribal Administrator
Kelbie Kennedy and FEMA Region 6 staff meet with Santo Domingo Pueblo staff
Kelbie Kennedy, FEMA Region 6 staff, and the Santo Domingo Pueblo Council
Kelbie Kennedy, FEMA Region 6 staff, and and Santo Domingo staff
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FEMA
@fema
California: Federal funding is now available to survivors in Kern, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, & Tuolumne counties due to the ongoing severe weather in the state. More counties may be added later as we continue damage assessments. fema.gov/press-release/
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FEMA Region 9
@FEMARegion9
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.
Disaster Declaration. State of California. [Image of California in the background.]
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FEMA Region 2
@femaregion2
🤝 To date,
@fema
has approved over $882.1 million in federal funds for assistance in Puerto Rico through the Individuals and Households and Public Assistance programs as part of Hurricane #Fiona response and recovery efforts.
Hurricane Fiona By the Numbers: Federal support- $882.1M Housing Assistance- $61M Other Needs Assistance- $573.8M Households Approved for FEMA grants- 739K SBA Low-interest disaster loans approved- $104M NFIP- $3.9M Public Assistance- $139.4M
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Jeremy M. Edwards
@FEMAspox
What we’ve seen over the last few weeks is not an anomaly—it’s the new normal. Regardless,
@fema
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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The US leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here's why
The United States is Earth's punching bag for nasty weather. The nation's weather chief and other experts say the U.S. gets hit by stronger, costlier, more varied and frequent extreme weather than...
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NWS Weather Prediction Center
@NWSWPC
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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President Biden
@POTUS
United States government official
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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USACE HQ
@USACEHQ
Col. Damon Knarr and a team from the
@usacelittlerock
Emergency Management Office traveled from Camp Robinson to Wynne, Ark., yesterday, in support of
@fema
, to assess the wastewater treatment plant impacted by the severe weather that moved through the state on Friday. 1/2
Emergency management teams tour tornado-damaged wastewater treatment facility
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Emergency management teams tour tornado-damaged wastewater treatment facility
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FEMA Region 2
@femaregion2
📣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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@fema
Arkansas residents: Returning home after recent tornadoes? As you start your recovery process, here are 4 helpful tips. ⤵️
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NWS Little Rock
@NWSLittleRock
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
A map of Arkansas that shows the severe weather risk areas. A corresponding table to the right shows individual hazard risk levels.
A safety graphic that encourages everyone to be prepared before severe weather occurs. A tornado is included in the graphic.
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National Weather Service
@NWS
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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FEMA Region 8
@femaregion8
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. *** #SafePlaceSelfie
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msema
@MSEMA
❗️ 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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Disaster Recovery Centers Open to Assist Tornado Survivors - MEMA
PEARL, Miss. (FEMA) – The state of Mississippi and FEMA have opened four Disaster Recovery Centers to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes with their recovery. Recovery specialists from...
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Deanne Criswell
@FEMA_Deanne
Arkansas, your resilience is inspiring. The devastating losses from recent tornadoes weigh heavy on my mind.
@FEMA
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.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson survey a home completely destroyed by recent tornadoes.
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Jeremy M. Edwards
@FEMAspox
State and local led, federally supported. Together, we will help these communities recover from this disaster.
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FEMA
@fema
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.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addresses local Wynne, Arkansas media in the wake of devastating tornadoes.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell speaks with a local Wynne, Arkansas resident, whose property was damaged by recent tornadoes.
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