Where We Stand 100 Days into Recovery from October Wildfires
It has been 100 days since the devastating October wildfires in Northern California and Orange County. As of close of business
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FEMA Region IX
Understanding Individual Assistance and Public Assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may provide two types of assistance, following natural disasters with a presidential disaster declaration: Individual
Read moreA Little Bright Light Shines Through Dark, Smoky Clouds
There are a lot of great things happening behind the scenes of the wildfires disaster response. So, it’s always nice
Read morePreliminary Damage Assessments Ongoing After Three Months of Winter Storms Damage
So, you may have seen references to PDA’s but aren’t sure what they are. In the world of emergency management,
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FEMA’s Kelly Hudson: Facilitating Unity Between the States and the Feds
Kelly Hudson is an external affairs officers with FEMA, and is based in Region IX, Oakland, California. She’s worked for
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Bringing Order to Chaos for 9/11, Katrina and Sandy
Imagine this situation — the first time you visit New York City it just happens to be on 9/11. The
Read moreFederal Disaster Assistance Tops $6 Million: California Wildfire Recovery Is Underway
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Recovery from the Butte Fire in Calaveras County and Valley Fire in Lake County is underway. More
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