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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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, […]