FEMA Team Deploys to Michigan to Support State’s Vaccine Distribution Program
FEMA Team Deploys to Michigan to Support State's Vaccine Distribution Program CHICAGO – A FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) team has deployed to Michigan to assist the state’s efforts in expanding COVID-19 vaccination capacity across the state. The DSA team—consisting of ten FEMA staff with expertise in community outreach—will support state health strike teams across the state starting this week. “This FEMA team is prepared to fully support Michigan’s vaccine distribution plan,” said Kevin M. Sligh, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “These specialists are an important resource to the state’s overall COVID-19 response, helping to ensure everyone in Michigan
FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program Pays Tennesseans More Than $15 Million
FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program Pays Tennesseans More Than $15 Million FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has paid $15.1 million to Tennessee policyholders to repair flood damage from Tropical Storm Helene. More than 83% of these claims came from areas at high risk for flooding. National Flood Insurance Program policyholders with flood damage from the storm can submit a claim even if they do not live in one of the eight Tennessee counties eligible for federal disaster assistance. While tropical storms like Helene can bring significant flooding far inland, anywhere it rains can experience overflowing rivers, flash flooding and dam
Helicopter Peer Pilot Program Webinar Saturday Morning
Join us Saturday morning to learn about a new program to support the mental health and well-being of helicopter pilots. You can also earn Advanced WINGS credit. When: Saturday, March 29, starting at 09:00 Central Daylight Time (07:00 PDT; 08:00 MDT; 10:00 EDT; 04:00 HST; 06:00 AKDT; 07:00 Arizona; 14:00 GMT) Sign-up: https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=135662&caller=/SPANS/events/EventList.aspx
USGS-USAID Volcano Disaster Assistance Program honored with American Geophysical Union 2024 International Award
For its outstanding contribution to furthering Earth science and using science for the benefit of society in developing nations, USGS-USAID Volcano Disaster Assistance Program has been named recipient of the American Geophysical Union’s 2024 International Award. Volcano Disaster Assistance Program has had a deep and lasting impact on the global community. Since 1986, team members have responded to over 70 major volcanic crises at more than 50 volcanoes and have strengthened response capacity in 22 countries. The Volcano Disaster Assistance Program trains volcano observatory scientists, assists in volcano crisis response, provides equipment to improve monitoring and interpretive capacity, fosters global
USGS Researchers Join Collaborators at National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) Hurricane Coastal Impacts Project Meeting
The National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) Hurricane Coastal Impacts (NHCI) project aims to document the height, extent, and timing of storm surge and waves as they evolve in the nearshore environment and dissipate across natural and man-made landscapes. The National Oceanic Partnership Program (NOPP) Hurricane Coastal Impacts project was formed to improve predictions of coastal impacts from landfalling hurricanes by providing more detailed observations of boundary conditions, offshore forcings, and coastal impacts, which reduce the uncertainties in the numerous steps within the offshore-to-onshore prediction process and provide ground-truth data to validate the models. The goal of the project was to
FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program in South Carolina
FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of the state of South Carolina, FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program has been extended to Jan. 11, 2025, for Helene survivors who continue to need temporary shelter. This allows households additional time to identify other housing solution or make repairs to their home. This will continue providing free hotel and motel rooms to more than 6,000 families who are already checked into area hotels. “Extending the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program through the holiday season provides much-needed relief and support to South Carolinians rebuilding their lives after this disaster,” said Kim Stenson, South Carolina Emergency Management Director. The program has been extended through the night of Jan. 10, 2025, for South Carolina Helene survivors who continue to need temporary shelter.
Calling All Female Pilots and AMTs – The Master Pilot and Master Mechanic Awards Program Wants You! (Corrected Notice)
The FAA Safety Team is encouraging all female pilots and AMTs who have at least 50 years experience to apply for the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. We will be honoring these amazing women at ceremonies during Sun 'n Fun April 2020 and EAA AirVenture July 2020. Space is limited so apply early for either event. Please click on the following link or copy and past into your browser for more information. https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2019/Nov/MPA_MMA_FB_Twitter_Posting_Edit.pdf