FEMA Emergency Management Institute, Virtual Tabletop Exercise Program, Fiscal Year 2024
FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is conducting a series of Virtual Tabletop Exercises (VTTX) to reach community-based training audiences around the country and provide a virtual forum for disaster training. The VTTX process involves key personnel from the emergency management Community of Practice reviewing a pre-packaged set of exercise materials and convening for a 4-hour […]
FEMA Seeks Members for National Advisory Council Animal Welfare Subcommittee
FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on a new subcommittee through its National Advisory Council. Planning for Animal Welfare Subcommittee: The new subcommittee, formed as a work group in response to the “Planning for Animal Wellness Act” (PAW Act), will assess current policies for animal welfare in disasters. FEMA is […]
USDA Resources to Prevent School Foodborne Illness during Emergencies and Disasters
Emergencies and disasters may disrupt school food service operations and increase food safety risks. The United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Food Safety Emergency Response webpage is offering the following resources for school nutrition professionals, aimed help to prevent foodborne illness during emergencies and disasters. These resources are available in English and […]
FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on “Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers”
FEMA and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are seeking content input to update “Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers.” A line-numbered version of the current document is provided to help identify specific areas or topics for potential update. The feedback form can be used to capture any recommendations. […]
Register Now for HURREVAC Webinar Series 2023
Attention Federal/State/Local/Territorial/Tribal government emergency managers. Registration is now open for The National Hurricane Program (NHP) annual HURREVAC webinar series. Offered each afternoon during the week of June 12th, the series will provide a look at what’s new in HURREVAC for the 2023 season and refresher for those who have not used the tool since last […]