The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maintains guidelines and standards to support the Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) Program.
FEMA Issues Latest Update to Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping Standards
FEMA’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration updated the Guidance and Standards that it uses in its flood mapping and risk analysis efforts.There are six revised standards, three new standards, and one rescinded standard in this maintenance cycle in addition to a number of updated guidance and technical reference documents.
FEMA Flood Risk Mapping Guidelines and Standards
FEMA maintains guidelines and standards to support the Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) program. These guidelines and standards define the specific implementation of the statutory and regulatory requirements for flood risk analysis and mapping for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), address the performance of flood risk projects, processing of Letters of Map Change […]
FEMA Update – President Declares Disaster for State of Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Washington to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, mudslides, and a tornado during the period of […]
Risk MAP Guidelines and Standards (G&S) 2015 Fall Maintenance Cycle
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maintains guidelines and standards to support the Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) Program.
FEMA Reports – 60% of Americans Not Practicing for Disaster
FEMA urges everyone to prepare by participating in National PrepareAthon! Day on April 30
Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Implementation Listening Sessions
Join FEMA and federal partners during a series of Listening Sessions on the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Implementation. These sessions provide the opportunity to listen, ask questions, and provide feedback on how federal agencies implement the Standard.
DisasterTech Hackathon Honors Hurricane Katrina Emergency Apps
Pretty cool! Next week civic hackers and first responders will convene to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with dozens of new emergency apps.
FEMA Seeks Applicants for National Advisory Council
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeks experienced individuals who are interested in serving on the National Advisory Council (NAC) to apply. All applications must be received by 5 p.m. ET on Monday, February 16, 2015.
FEMA Encourages Young People to Join Youth Preparedness Council
WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced it is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness Council. The Council supports FEMA’s commitment to involving youth in preparedness-related activities and provides an opportunity for young people to offer their perspectives, feedback and insights on how to help make America more resilient.