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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]