That Phone Call You Blocked May be FEMA Calling
That Phone Call You Blocked May be FEMA Calling It is important for Georgians who applied for FEMA assistance need to answer calls from unknown numbers. FEMA is calling applicants to ensure they receive all the assistance they are eligible for, which could include housing options, additional funds, or referrals to agencies or organizations who may be able to provide help that FEMA cannot. This is why you should stay in touch with FEMA and update your contact information if it changes. FEMA needs to be able to reach you. You can update your information through your account at DisasterAssistance.gov
The science of the “X-ray vision” that reveals the magma beneath Yellowstone
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Scott K. Johnson, Science Communication Associate at EarthScope Consortium. Jeopardy is unique for its question-to-the-answer format, with contestants using a clue like “this animal starred in a 1975 Steven Spielberger film and can constantly regrow lost teeth” to correctly respond “what is a shark?” The geophysical techniques that allow us to image the magma beneath Yellowstone―as in a recent study that provided a view of multiple separate magma reservoirs― work similarly. These studies are often of great public
FEMA, Cherokee Nation Sign Historic Agreement that Will Help Disaster Survivors
FEMA, Cherokee Nation Sign Historic Agreement that Will Help Disaster Survivors WASHINGTON -- Leaders of FEMA and the Cherokee Nation signed an agreement on Jan. 15 that will enable the Tribal Nation to deploy in support of FEMA’s operations during disasters, the first such agreement ever signed. The Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) is a formal, binding contract. Under the agreement, FEMA’s Supplemental Response Team (SRT) program is able to deploy to the Cherokee Nation’s Incident Management Team, giving it the opportunity to integrate with federal response. The partnership will also create new opportunities for tribal emergency managers to increase their capacity
“That Others May Live” The horrifying tale of an inadvertent encounter with IMC.
What kind of pilot flies a VFR equipped helicopter into IMC? Is it due to inexperience, lack of discipline, or lack of integrity? Well, who would even allow such kinds of pilots to fly expensive helicopters? It just does not happen. However, are there situations when operational pressure is high, the conditions are tight and changing, when a true professional is required to make an instant decision? A decision that perhaps later in the quiet of the office his peers judge to be less than the best? Hear directly from a highly experienced, highly professional pilot who was involved in
5 Videos That Every Helicopter Pilot Needs to Watch
Movies can be heartwarming, funny, or motivational, but only a few take aim to save lives. Following are five videos that the International Helicopter Safety Team (http://www.ihst.org/) encourages helicopter pilots to watch and take to heart in order to enhance helicopter safety and reduce accidents. That Others May Live – This video is a case study by Airbus Helicopters and offers a pilot's account of an actual inadvertent IMC encounter that occurred at night in a VFR equipped AS350 helicopter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMxuO77mdQo No Greater Burden - Much research has been done on the negative effects of stress on
FAAST Blast —GA Awards Nominations, Overreliance on Automation, Is That My Runway?
FAAST Blast — Week of November 25 – Dec 01, 2024 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update GA Awards Nomination Period Closes Dec 13 Established in 1962, the General Aviation Awards program recognizes aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance/avionics, and safety. These awards highlight the vital leadership roles these individuals play in promoting safety, education, and professionalism throughout the aviation industry. Nominations for this year’s Flight Instructor, Aviation Maintenance Technician, and FAASTeam Representative of the Year are being accepted until Dec. 13, 2024. Honor an outstanding aviator by submitting
Seven Year After María, FEMA Remains Focused on a Recovery that Mitigates Future Hazards
Seven Year After María, FEMA Remains Focused on a Recovery that Mitigates Future Hazards Strategies include a vision of reconstruction with nature-based solutions Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO ― The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared 2024 as the Year of Resilience to address the need to translate disaster recovery into actions that take into account the effects of climate change. Seven years after Hurricane María, Puerto Rico has nearly $34 billion in funding from the agency for over 11,000 projects. Of all those projects, 87 percent already have hazard mitigation measures that will specifically help infrastructure throughout the island sustain and reduce