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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Increase Resilience Against Flooding Nationwide

July 13, 2024

By Karen Stokes The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday announced finalized rules for the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). The standard is a flexible framework to increase resilience against flooding and help protect communities. The announcement comes weeks after the Biden administration also announced the first-ever federal heat protection standards for workers […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Biden-Harris Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Flood Risk Management Standard, Flooding, Karen Stokes

Biden-Harris Administration Reforms Disaster Assistance Program to Help Survivors Recover Faster

January 20, 2024

By Karen Stokes On Friday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that FEMA is revamping its federal assistance policies. This initiative aims to reduce red tape, accelerate fund distribution, and enhance flexibility for disaster survivors. This action is in response to the rising frequency of extreme weather events […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Deanne Criswell, Disaster Relief, Displacement Assistance, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Karen Stokes, Serious Needs Assistance

Protect the Life You’ve Built: Create a Lasting Legacy for You and Your Family

September 3, 2022

By Tom Sivak Regional Administrator, FEMA Region 5 Many families—including mine—consider free time a valuable commodity. Between full-time jobs, and three young, active sons, an open schedule together is a scarcity for my family. Though infrequent, I’ve made it a priority to use some of these free moments to talk with them about the possible […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Tom Sivak

FEMA Offers Generous Funeral Aid to Those Grieving COVID-19 Deaths. Getting it isn’t Easy.

July 10, 2021

By Noelle Alviz-Gransee (Wisconsin Watch) and Kristin Byrne (TMJ4 News) This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Shenora Staten-Jordan felt lost when her father, Gary Lee Staten, died of COVID-19 in May. She hadn’t expected to lose […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Funeral Aid, Gary Lee Staten, Kristin Byrne, Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Shenora Staten-Jordan

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Connecting High-Risk Wisconsinites to the Much-Needed COVID-19 Vaccine

May 1, 2021

By Acting FEMA Region 5 Administrator Kevin M. Sligh Sr. It’s about accessibility, confidence and equity. FEMA’s focus for the last three months has been on reaching Wisconsin’s underserved communities with the COVID-19 vaccine, while working in coordination with our partners to build trust that the vaccine is a safe and effective method to combat […]

Popular Interests In This Article: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Kevin M. Sligh Sr.

Wisconsin Receives FEMA Aid for Vaccine Distribution Support

February 6, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin is receiving $47 million in federal funding to help cover the costs of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency also known as FEMA announced the aid distribution on Sunday, Jan. 31. “FEMA is committed to expanding COVID-19 vaccination efforts across the country,” […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Federal Emergency Management Agency



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