A Historic Year in Emergency Management
On Jan. 7, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Puerto Rico and launched FEMA into action. This would set the tone for emergency management in 2020. What followed was a worldwide pandemic, widespread wildfires and a historic hurricane season.
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- December 16, 2020
Episode 84: 2020 In Review, With Administrator Pete Gaynor
2020 was an unprecedented year filled with immense challenges for the nation. As an agency, FEMA responded to floods, severe storms, wildfires and a historic hurricane season – all while fighting the ubiquitous COVID-19 pandemic. In this week’s episode, we talk with FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor about the work FEMA has done, innovations and improvements we’ve made and the challenges we met head-on this year.
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- December 15, 2020
FEMA Presents - Pathway Programs
We will be hosting a webinar to discuss the different types of internship opportunities, application process and federal resume writing tips for current students or recent graduates looking for career development.
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- December 10, 2020
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Jersey
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New Jersey to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Isaias on Aug. 4.
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- December 14, 2020
Lost Wages Supplemental Payment Assistance Guidelines
Lost wages assistance increases the amount of money states can provide to unemployed Americans without significantly increasing the cost for states to offer unemployment insurance.
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- December 3, 2020
Public Assistance grants awarded (in billions) so far in 2020.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants awarded so far in calendar year 2020.