This
#AANHPIHeritageMonth
, we celebrate the culture, history, & achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, & Pacific Islanders. The rich tapestry of experience within the AANHPI community enhances our agency & the communities we serve.
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Modern building codes help keep you safe when disasters strike.
We're working alongside our partners,
@IntlCodeCouncil
, to ensure our nation's buildings are safe & resilient for generations to come.
Learn more:
#BuildingSafetyMonth
We were happy to host Mr. Hans Das, Deputy Director General for European Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid Operations at our headquarters office yesterday. We're thankful for this partnership & our ongoing commitment to enhancing domestic, regional & global resilience together.
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@FEMA
Administrator,
@FEMA_Deanne
, addresses
#WorldFC24
: “I look around me and I see a first-of-its kind network of leaders dedicated to mitigating the effects of fires on people, on our first responders, and our planet. So today, we are committing to this collaboration.”
Construction has begun on the Kilohana temporary housing site—an essential project to address housing needs. The occasion was celebrated with a ground blessing ceremony.
Stay tuned for updates as the project progresses:
#MauiRecovers
#MauiStrong
We teamed up with
@USfire
to host the first World Fire Congress — aimed to establish a global fire service leadership network who are dedicated to strengthening the fire service. 55 countries were in attendance to discuss challenges & solutions to reduce the risk of wildfires.
The group also took tours of
@ArlingtonNatl
, the Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Vets Memorial, Korean War Memorial and several other points around the Nation's capital.
The delegates attending the World Fire Congress in Washington, D.C. took part in a cultural tour that included lunch at
@dcfireems
Engine Company 16 where they were welcomed by Chief John Donnelly.
Prepare for hurricane season by knowing how to understand forecasts. They can tell you a lot about what is expected, including the storm’s path, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more.
#HurricanePrep
#HurricaneStrong
The
@CountyofMaui
, State of Hawai'i,
@fema
,
#USACE
and its contractor, celebrated the start of construction for a 169-unit temporary housing site in Lahaina, Hawaiʻi, with a ground blessing ceremony yesterday. The 34-acre site will be named Kilohana, "Lookout Point". 1/3
“I am confident that what starts here today will continue for many years to come and become the foundation of a global fire service network that will strengthen and support our individual communities across every nation.
#FireServiceOneVoice
#WorldFC24
With storms, hail & even tornadoes possible in our region this week, it's a good time to brush up on safety tips.
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For real-time updates, follow
@KentuckyEM
& download the FEMA app.
We are looking for a Grants Management Specialist to join our FEMA Region 8 team in Colorado!
Apply by May 14! The announcement will close after the 100th application is received.
The World Fire Congress (WFC) was created to address common challenges among fire services around the world. This historic inaugural event will take place every two years in a different host country to deepen the international collaboration among fire services.
#WorldFC24
The Salvation Army has established a base camp for current Southeast Texas flood response operations in Houston. The Incident Management Team is up and running as well as a field kitchen scheduled to serve 3,500 meals a day.
#HopeIsOnTheWay
#TexasFloods
Join us tomorrow at 1 pm ET to learn about BABAA compliance best practices, including BABAA certification letters and recommended letter elements, certification roles and responsibilities, documentation requirements, and noncompliance.
Register now⤵️
Know your safe place in case a tornado threatens your area.
✅ Get to a safe room, basement, storm cellar, or small interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building.
❌ Stay away from windows, doors, and outside walls. Do not go under an overpass or bridge.
Explosive Thunderstorm development is expected within this Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Watch across parts of TX, OK, and KS this afternoon. PDS tornado watches are only issued when multiple strong or violent tornadoes are expected to occur.
Severe weather is forecast across parts of the Midwest today. Have different ways to receive emergency alerts and listen to your local officials to receive the latest updates.
Be prepared to take shelter If necessary.
Learn the difference between a watch & a warning 🔽
Is your area being affected by severe weather? Learn the difference between a tornado watch and warning to stay safe:
⚠️WATCH = stay alert & be ready to shelter
⚠️WARNING = take shelter immediately in a safe place
More safety tips: