FEMA Seeks Comments on Public Assistance Revised Information Collection
FEMA SEEKS COMMENTS ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REVISED INFORMATION COLLECTION Public Assistance revised its information collection to simplify and streamline the program, reduce administrative burden, and incorporate a people-first approach. In support of the Paperwork Reduction Act, FEMA solicits public review and comment of its significantly revised information collection. Comments must be submitted by Feb. 13, […]
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act (Public Law No: 117-212, signed on 10/17/2022) directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a working group relating to best practices and federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters. Specifically, the working group shall […]
Commonly Used Sheltering Items Catalog (September 2022) – New Edition
The Commonly Used Sheltering Items (CUSI) Catalog is a compilation of items for which FEMA maintains agreements so that these items can be more easily provisioned during a disaster. These items are focused on meeting the needs of survivors in the shelter environment and other congregate settings and are arranged around categories relating to sheltering, […]
Join Partnership Month 2022!
Join Partnership Month 2022! Hosted by FEMA Region 8 and their regional VOAD partners, Partnership Month 2022 celebrates the strong partnerships that have been developed between National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In recognition of partnerships, a virtual exhibition series, running from August 5, 2022, to August […]
Evacuee Support Planning Guide and Resources
Evacuee Support Planning Guide Cover Page EVACUEE SUPPORT PLANNING GUIDE (JULY 2009) During an evacuation, those needing to leave an at-risk or impact area may be able to do so using their own transportation resources (i.e., self-evacuees), while others without their own transportation may need assistance (i.e., transportation-assisted evacuees). This document is designed to address […]