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 National Advisory Council Lists Subcommittees for 2024, Including “Planning for Animal Wellness Working Group”
The FEMA National Advisory Council has established “Planning for Animal Wellness Working Group,” a subcommittee formed in response to the Planning for Animal Wellness Act (PAW Act). This subcommittee will aim to assess current policies for animal welfare in disasters regarding sheltering and evacuation and provide the FEMA Administrator with consensus recommendations. For more information: […]
Commonly Used Pet Items (CUPI)
Introducing Commonly Used Pet Items (CUPI), a planning and procurement tool for pet shelters. This list supports disaster pet shelters with essentials like food, food related items, kennels/crates/cages, handling/safety items for pet sheltering. Check it out in the Household Pets, Service Animals, and Assistance Animals page.
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 […]
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 […]