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The Fire Prevention & Safety grants application period is open through April 17. This is for fire departments and eligible organizations interested in reducing death & injuries due to fire related hazards.
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The Individual and Community Preparedness awards application period is open through April 10. The awards highlight innovative local practices and achievements.
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March 20, 2015
I wanted to write a quick update about a bunch of things going on at the agency right now – from fire grants to preparedness leaders to House of Cards. There are a lot of updates below
March 18, 2015
The release of the third season of the Netflix hit series House of Cards provides a great opportunity to provide some insight into what FEMA Corps is all about. I wanted to use this space to share
March 16, 2015
My phone is constantly buzzing and beeping all day long. E-mails, social media, texts, and app notifications bombard my phone and create a cacophony of reminders that tend to all blend together.
March 12, 2015
All it takes is one.One hurricane. One tornado. One flood, earthquake, or fire to displace a family, upend a business, destroy a school - or worse. No one is immune to the threat of disasters,
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Flood safety tip: Avoid moving water. 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult; 2 ft can move a vehicle
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Know your weather terms: TORNADO WATCH= conditions favorable for a tornado, TORNADO WARNING = tornado has been sighted, take cover now
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Re-tweetRT @ARRL_ARES: ARRL ARES is presenting today at the Tribal Emergency Preparedness Working Group at ITCA. The topic - ARES for Tribal Emerge…