Helping people before, during and after disasters. To report an emergency, call 911 or alert local authorities.
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Thank you to our commander-in-chief @POTUS for approving federal assistance to Ohio families who suffered damage from recent August storms. This major disaster declaration gives eligible survivors access to @FEMA assistance to supplement state efforts. fema.gov/press-release/20261…
ALT President Donald J. Trump approving federal disaster assistance for Ohio after severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and landslides.
FEMA announced more than $8.8M in additional fire grant funding to help fire departments and other first responder organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island strengthen their capacity to protect the communities they serve.
State details below.
#FireGrants
October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth and this year's theme is Securing the Next 250—ensuring a secure digital future for America. As a part of @DHSgov, we're proud to play a lead role in strengthening and advancing our nation's cybersecurity.
ALT Digital blue and red background with stars and text promoting Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
FEMA has awarded an additional $50.6 Million to help fire departments and other first responder organizations. Firefighters are often the first ones on the scene when disaster strikes and help keep American communities safe.
🔗fema.gov/press-release/20261…
@POTUS continues to support Palisades Fire recovery with $6B in federal assistance. FEMA assistance is helping eligible survivors of the LA wildfires access resources, navigate recovery, and rebuild their homes, communities, and lives.
More: fema.gov/press-release/20260…
ALT Photo Courtesy Official White House Gallery. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visit Pacific Palisades after wildfires.
BATON ROUGE – St. Landry, St. Tammany, and Terrebonne parishes residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur (June 17-24) have until 11:59 p.m. central time today, Oct. 1 to apply for federal disaster assistance. Learn more: fema.gov/press-release/20261…
ALT Woman sitting on a stool using a laptop next to a calendar, highlighting FEMA assistance application deadline is today with three ways to apply.
🤝Strengthening partnerships to support people. This week, the HPPC Claims Office & Interim Director Fogel met with New Mexico leaders to discuss claimant support and recovery. More than $3.84B has been paid, with continued work to address remaining funding needs.
As tropical storm remnants bring heavy rain & flash flooding to multiple states, including New Mexico & Texas, state and local officials are responding. Our Regional Response Coordination Center is activated to ensure we can respond quickly to any requests for federal support.
🌀With all the activity in the Pacific this year, it's more important than ever to make sure you are prepared: Be in the know, make a plan, build a kit, be there for your community. ✅ready.gov/stand-ready
📍Mililani Town, Emergency Preparedness Event
FEMA awarded $648M in grant funding for fire departments & other first responder organizations across the country.
Firefighters & other emergency personnel are often the first ones on the scene when disaster strikes & help keep American communities safe: fema.gov/press-release/20260…
ALT Five firefighters in full gear walking confidently on a road, highlighting FEMA's $648 million support for 1,600 fire departments nationwide.
Dangerous flooding risks move out of the Desert Southwest and into the Plains today as tropical moisture streams in. With up to 6 inches of rain, considerable flood impacts are possible. Avoid travelling through flooded or vulnerable areas, and remember to #TurnAroundDontDrown
.@NWS forecasts that flash flooding is possible across the Southwest and Southern Plains through the end of the week. For your safety, NEVER enter flood waters. Only 6 in. of moving flood water can knock over an adult, and a foot will carry away most cars. #TurnAroundDontDrown
Here is the latest precipitation forecast through the end of the week, with heavy rainfall likely to lead to numerous instances of flash flooding across the Southern Plains, as well as from the Central High Plains to the Midwest. #TurnAroundDontDrown ⛈️☔️
Please note the upcoming closures of Disaster Service Centers:
- Harrison County: Closing Friday, October 2
- Pearl River County: Closing Saturday, October 3
- Stone County: Closing Saturday, October 3
.@FEMA_Cam issued new guidance establishing FEMA's definition of emergency management and providing a framework to ensure our programs, doctrine, training, and operations can strengthen the profession and deliver a more secure homeland. ➡️ Learn more: fema.gov/about/administrator…
This National Preparedness Month, we thank leaders from 3 federally recognized Tribal Nations in Region 1 who completed FEMA’s CERT instructor training. They can now train local volunteers in emergency preparedness & response. FEMA Region 1 was proud to support. #PrepareNow
ALT FEMA Region 1 staff and Tribal Nation leaders participate in a Community Emergency Response Team instructor training, with a presenter speaking beside a screen displaying an Incident Command System organizational chart.
📢Hawaiʻi County residents: FEMA assistance for May 22 earthquake damage may include:
✔️Water catchment repair or replacement
✔️Eligible home repairs
✔️Temporary housing
✔️Personal property, transportation, medical/dental/childcare
Apply by Nov. 1➡️ DisasterAssistance.gov
Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall for the majority of New Mexico, the northwest Texas Panhandle, and southwest Oklahoma. Heavy rain can lead to sudden flash flood. Make sure to enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone. Learn more: weather.gov/safety/flood
ALT Flooded street with cars partially submerged, emphasizing the danger of flash flooding and urging immediate safety actions.