FEMA Releases Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, Version 5.0 (Effective January 6, 2025)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released Public Assistance Program Policy Guide (PAPPG) version 5.0 on January 6, 2025. The PAPPG provides comprehensive PA policy to use when evaluating eligibility. PAPPG 5.0 contains consolidated Public Assistance (PA) Program policies and procedural requirements for the entire program delivery life cycle. Changes Related to Sheltering Removed pre-approval […]
Open Public Comment Period for Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, Version 5
FEMA is requesting public comments on its latest Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG), which focuses on plain language and increased eligibility for assistance. Some updates related to emergency sheltering, childcare services, and distribution of supplies and commodities. The 60-day public comment period opens June 18, 2024, and closes August 19, 2024. The PAPPG […]
Sheltering Sensory Items
A new fact sheet is listed under Support for Access and Functional Needs. This document provides information and resources on sensory items to help reduce stress or overstimulation during times of a disaster. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may show sensory sensitivities, demonstrating either over-or under-reactivity to particular lights, smells, sounds, tastes, and/or touch/motion. This […]
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 […]
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 […]