National Emergency Management and Response

Planning ahead, staying informed and actively participating in community resilience efforts contribute to a more effective emergency management strategy. #Preparedness loom.ly/EzvjHTY

.@POTUS approved a major disaster declaration for the state of Tennessee. Federal disaster assistance is now available to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by recent severe storms and tornadoes. 🔗 fema.gov/press-release/…

Created using “NCEI’s 30-year averages of climatological variables,” the map can serve our communities in predicting periods of higher cold-weather-related risks.

When is the coldest day of the year most likely to happen in your neighborhood? Find it out with the “Coldest Day of the Year Map” by #NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. loom.ly/4ItCkXk

👉 According to the National Inventory of Dams, 76% of the U.S dams are classified as High Hazard Potential Dams with an #EAP, which means their failure will cause loss of life and property. See all 91,896 U.S. dams’ locations at loom.ly/4LMoqC0

#FEMA announced more than $211M in funding to enhance dam safety efforts across the nation.

#EmergencyManagement involves more than just responding to disasters; it's a comprehensive process that includes preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. NationalEMR.us

Today is the end of the #InfluenzaVaccinationWeek but the #flu season is still in full swing! Make time to get vaccinated and prevent potentially serious flu illness from spreading. loom.ly/OM0T1so #FightFlu #NIVW

7am EST Thursday 30th November: Today is the last day of the North Atlantic Hurricane Season. Happy to report we are not currently expecting any tropical cyclone activity as we enter the off season in December. The latest info as always is at hurricanes.gov

As the curtain falls on #HurricaneSeason, let's stay weather-aware during the holidays! 👉 loom.ly/lSb1_Do #WinterReady #Preparedness

The best way to manage disasters is to mitigate their impact. Eligible families can apply for energy support assistance through the Department of Health and Human Services - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. #LIHEAP loom.ly/yu12aeU

The Act “constitutes the statutory authority for most federal disaster response activities” and still today drives the flow of federal relief efforts during a presidential disaster declaration.

35 years ago, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act was signed into law. loom.ly/p_0S-dI #EmergencyManagement

WE ARE GRATEFUL for all the first responders serving our communities 24/7/365. #EverydayHeroes

👉 The cross-country storm is headed toward the East Coast where it's expected to unleash heavy rain, high winds, and snow across major travel hubs, including Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington D.C., and New York City.

A storm is bearing down on the United States, causing threatening road conditions and potential airport delays in one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. loom.ly/i-y7tas

Traveling for the holidays? Before fastening your seat belt, check the #weather forecasts and road conditions. loom.ly/u-WXALc

Kīlauea is not erupting but park expands closures as earthquakes spike in the upper East Rift Zone: nps.gov/havo/learn/new…

Busy days at the #TexasEMSConference. National EMR attended the “Let’s Talk Dogs and Mental Health” course. The course covered the use of trained emergency service facility dogs to support the mental well-being of first responders and healthcare workers. loom.ly/d3mf5Sw

An updated Day 3-7 Hazards Outlook has been issued. wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/threats/threat…