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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted For Pier Fire
September 8, 2017OAKLAND, Calif. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal…
Read full articleCooper Notification Now Offers Connectivity to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Commercial Mobile Alert System and Next Generation Emergency Alert System
June 17, 2013Cooper Notification announced that its customers now have the ability to send alerts directly from their Roam Secure Alert Network to the FEMA Commercial Mobile Alert System and next generation Emergency Alert System.
Read full articleNew York: By the Numbers
November 20, 2012Since Hurricane Sandy struck New York, FEMA has approved more than $449 million to help individuals and families recover from the disaster.
Read full articleFEMA Kicks Off Ninth Annual National Preparedness Month
September 1, 2012WASHINGTON – As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to impact portions of the country, FEMA kicked off the ninth…
Read full articleFEMA Deputy Administrator Praises Emergency Medical Services
May 23, 2012WASHINGTON – National Emergency Medical Services Week is May 20-26, and is an opportunity to recognize medical personnel for their…
Read full articleIndependent Study Course IS-247 for Alert Originators Now Available Online
December 15, 2011The FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) program office has worked with FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI)…
Read full articleNationwide Emergency Alert System Test Informational Toolkit & PSAs Available
November 3, 2011Don’t forget: On Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. EST, FEMA will transmit the EAS code for national emergencies in…
Read full articleFCC Reminds EAS Participants About Nov. 9 Nationwide EAS Test
October 27, 2011The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reminds Emergency Alert System (EAS) Participants (e.g., broadcasters, cable operators, satellite radio and television service providers and wireline video service providers) that on November 9, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), the FCC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct the first-ever Nationwide EAS Test.
Read full articleFEMA HONORS ACHIEVEMENTS IN COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS
October 26, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the winners of the 2011 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards. These annual awards recognize the innovative practices and achievements of organizations and individuals across the nation that work to make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to manage any emergency situation.
Read full articleFEMA & FCC Offer Tips for Communicating Before, During & After Disasters
September 21, 2011When disaster strikes, you want to be able to communicate by both receiving and distributing information to others. You may need to call 9-1-1 for assistance, locate friends or family, or let loved ones know that you are OK. During disasters, communications networks could be damaged, lose power or become congested. This fact sheet provides two important sets of tips. The first will help you prepare your home and mobile devices for a disaster. The second may help you communicate more effectively during and immediately after a disaster.
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