Region I - National Preparedness

This page describes the mission of the National Preparedness Division in FEMA Region I, and includes preparedness resources for the New England states. Our National Preparedness Division works to improve New England’s readiness for all natural and man-made disasters. To ensure that our region can effectively respond to these events, we are continuously planning, training, equipping, and taking corrective action.

For guidance on how to prepare yourself and your family for emergencies and disasters, visit Ready.gov.

What We Do

National Preparedness oversees:

• Continuity of Operations: Helping local governments and businesses develop  plans for continuing essential functions during emergencies
• Emergency Planning and Preparedness Training for Colleges and Universities
• Radiological Emergency Preparedness: Educating and preparing citizens living near commercial nuclear power plants
• Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program: preparing children for emergency and disaster situations
• Region I Preparedness Training Opportunities

Preparedness Resources

Local:

• Connecticut
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island
• Vermont

National:

• The American Red Cross
• Citizen Corps
• Ready.gov
• The National Weather Service