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FEMA Review Council Report – Public Comment

The FEMA Review Council conducted a thorough review to ensure FEMA delivers swift, effective disaster response for Americans. The Council provided actionable recommendations to streamline federal response to national emergencies. The FEMA Review Council released their final report on May 7, 2026. The report will be open for public comment until June 8, 2026. We […]

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 […]

FEMA releases new Exercise Starter Kits, including Reunification Support

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) National Exercise Division (NED) has developed ten new Exercise Starter Kits to support exercise practitioners and emergency managers at all levels of government, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations as they plan, conduct, and evaluate their exercises. The ten kits cover the following topics: Reunification. Community Preparedness and Response […]

Proposed Collection & Comment Request for Public Assistance Non-Congregate Sheltering Data Collection Activities

A 60-Day notice for the revision and request for comments on currently approved information collection activities for the Public Assistance (PA) program.   In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the revision of an instrument for the Public Assistance (PA) program eligibility determinations, grants management, and compliance with Federal […]