FEMA
A National Conversation on Resilience in America
- Title
- A National Conversation on Resilience in America
- Runtime
- 1:33:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- August is National Resilience Month at FEMA. This event is part of FEMA’s year-long effort to convene experts from across the federal family, state, local and private sector to share stories on funding opportunities and building resilience. Listen to conversations on resilience across America – how to get funding to help prepare for, work through and land on the other side of a disaster – and come out stronger. Among underserved and under resourced communities, levels of resiliency vary widely. The speakers share examples of what resilience building looks like across these diverse communities.
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- FEMA GO Pass-through Award Acceptance Guide
- Runtime
- 4:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The FEMA GO Pass-through Award Acceptance video provides instructions for FEMA GO External Users to log-in and accept or decline an award as a pass-through program.
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- FEMA GO Request a Payment Guide
- Runtime
- 5:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This guide provides instructions for external FEMA GO users to log in, navigate the system, complete a request for payment, and view the request or FEMA decision.
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- Resilience in Daily Routines and Operations
- Runtime
- 4:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This video highlights the importance of understanding the risks associated with earthquakes and emphasizes the need to assess potential scenarios, such as the magnitude of the earthquake and its impact on critical infrastructure, to effectively plan and allocate resources for emergency response. Building codes are cited as one of the most effective ways to mitigate earthquake risks and preparing themselves and their families by having a plan and emergency supplies is key.
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- Training and Response
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This video emphasizes the importance of preparedness, training, and public education in ensuring communities are ready to respond effectively to earthquakes and other emergencies
- Title
- The Great Shakeout
- Runtime
- 4:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Discussion on individual experiences and the importance of participating in the Great Shakeout, an earthquake preparedness drill. Emphasis on the importance of being prepared regardless of where you live. Highlights how the Great Shakeout, led by FEMA, is a valuable tool for educating people about earthquake safety, understanding risks, and preparing for potential earthquakes
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- Personal Experiences and Motivations
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Emergency Management professionals share their personal and professional experiences with earthquakes and discuss the importance of earthquake preparedness. This video highlights the significance of both personal and community-level preparedness for earthquakes, with a focus on safety, communication, and the ability to respond effectively in the event of a disaster.
- Title
- IPAWS – The Integrated Public Alert & Warning System
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) is FEMA's national system for local alerting that provides authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public through mobile phones using Wireless Emergency Alerts, to radio and television via the Emergency Alert System, and on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Weather Radio.
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- FEMA GO Application Process Guide
- Runtime
- 12:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This guide provides instructions for FEMA GO external users to log-in, start an application or subapplication, and complete the sections required.
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- FEMA GO Startup Guide Video
- Runtime
- 25:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This Startup Guide provides instructions for new users to register in FEMA Go, log into the system, manage their organizations, and manage pending registrations.
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- FEMA GO Pass through Application and Subapplication Guide
- Runtime
- 23:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The FEMA GO Pass-through Application and Subapplication Guide video provides instructions for FEMA GO External Users to log-in, complete a pass-through application, complete a pass-through subapplication, submit a pass-through subapplication to FEMA, and delete a subapplication.
- Title
- Join FEMA
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- At FEMA, we are more than 22,000 strong, stretched across 17 time zones, united by one singular idea: To help before, during and after disaster. This mission has guided us to all the places we have been. We are resolved to help people be more prepared, to help them rebuild, to help them grow more resilient, and to empower them to stand strong and face whatever tomorrow holds. This is FEMA. There are many ways to Join FEMA. Find out more at FEMA.gov/Careers
- Title
- Module Two: Modern Implementation and Evaluation of Building Codes
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This video explains why staying current with code editions is crucial for saving lives and reducing property damage. Discover how model codes evolve with each edition, incorporating lessons learned from past disasters, advancements in building science, and technological innovations. This video series serves as a companion to the publication titled Building Codes Adoption Playbook for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (FEMA P-2196).
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- BROLL: FEMA Administrator Tours Muskingum Avenue worksite in Zanesville, OH
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Muskingum Avenue in Zanesville, OH has been shut down for five years because of heavy rains, rock falls, and flooding. This has caused a traffic headache in the city – adding six minutes to emergency response times and increasing commute times to work, school, and the farmer’s market. But FEMA is helping fix that problem!
FEMA pitched in $5.5 million to help repair this road and make it stronger than ever. The investment is reconnecting the city and enhancing quality of life for the residents who call Zanesville home. This is what FEMA's work is about – it’s about helping communities rebuild, become more resilient before, during, and after disaster.
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- ASL Hurricane Debby Update: August 7, 2024
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- We know this is an extremely difficult time for the families who have lost loved ones and communities who have been impacted by this storm.
Unfortunately, the storm is not over yet, and we encourage those in the path of the storm to take the necessary precautions. Please take the storm seriously, this is still a very dangerous storm with severe flooding risk.
President Biden approved an Emergency Declaration for North Carolina, which now provides federal resources for emergency protective measures to over 160 counties in FL, GA, SC, and NC.
Residents and visitors should pay attention to local officials and listen to any guidance, warnings or instructions as risk of flooding continues over the next few days. Download the FEMA App to get current alerts.
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- ASL Hurricane Debby Update: August 6, 2024
- Runtime
- 4:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tropical Storm Debby continues to move across Georgia and South Carolina and is expected to cause historic rainfall resulting in catastrophic flooding.
President Biden approved Emergency Declarations for South Carolina and Georgia, in addition to Florida, opening up federal resources for emergency protective measures to over 100 counties.
Residents and visitors should pay attention to local officials and heed any guidance, warnings or instructions. Download the FEMA App to get current alerts.
- Title
- FEMA's Commitment to Maui: Long-Term Recovery Efforts
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Delve into FEMA's ongoing support for Maui's recovery efforts, highlighting the agency's commitment to leaving a lasting, positive impact on the community. Discover the shift toward long-term recovery and the collaborative work between Maui County, the state and FEMA in rebuilding and revitalizing affected areas. Witness the progress on Maui and the community’s resilience as it moves forward.
- Title
- Kilohana Group Housing: A Journey of Transformation
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Experience the remarkable transformation of the Kilohana group housing site, from its early stages to its present state. Witness the progress and the community's united efforts in creating a future at Kilohana. The group housing site, which will provide temporary housing for 169 households, is anticipated to be completed by the end of October 2024, offering housing and hope to the displaced survivors of West Maui.
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- On the Road to Recovery: FEMA's Impact After the Wildfires
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Explore how FEMA has made a significant difference during a challenging year marked by the August 8 wildfires disaster. Major recovery projects highlight the resilience of communities and the crucial role of FEMA in supporting rebuilding efforts.
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- Honoring Traditions: Federal Efforts to Respect Hawaiian Culture in Maui's Recovery
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In response to the August 8, Maui wildfires, federal agencies have embraced local traditions. Discover how they honor and actively participate in cultural ceremonies, ensuring their efforts in Lahaina and Kula respect the communities they serve and reflect an appreciation for Hawaiian culture.
- Title
- Module Nine: Code Enforcement Process
- Runtime
- 4:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This video focuses on the importance of code enforcement in ensuring new and modified buildings comply with building codes, highlighting the roles of various building code professionals, the permit process, inspections, and post-disaster funding opportunities available for code enforcement through FEMA's Public Assistance Program.
This video series serves as a companion to the publication titled Building Codes Adoption Playbook for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (FEMA P-2196).
- Title
- Designing for Wildfires Training Series - Module 5: Defensible Space
- Runtime
- 36:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Designing for Wildfires training series by FEMA's Building Science Disaster Support Program. Module 5 covers key concepts of heat transfer mechanisms in wildfires and the importance of defensible space measures to prevent structure ignition.
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- Designing for Wildfires Training Series - Module 4: Building Considerations
- Runtime
- 19:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Designing for Wildfires training series by FEMA's Building Science Disaster Support Program. Module 4 covers structural hardening measures, including construction features and retrofits to limit structure ignition and total loss due to wildfires.
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- Designing for Wildfires Training Series - Module 3: WUI Codes and Standards
- Runtime
- 19:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Designing for Wildfires training series by FEMA's Building Science Disaster Support Program. Module 3 delves into WUI codes and standards, highlighting best practices for building resilience in wildfire-prone areas.
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- Designing for Wildfires Training Series - Module 2, Part 2: Community Planning
- Runtime
- 24:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Designing for Wildfires training series by FEMA's Building Science Disaster Support Program. Module 2 Part 2 delves into strategies for higher-density housing developments and critical infrastructure protection, emphasizing multi-scale planning and best practices.
- Title
- Designing for Wildfires Training Series - Module 2, Part 1: Community Planning
- Runtime
- 28:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Designing for Wildfires training series by FEMA's Building Science Disaster Support Program. Module 2 Part 1 explores key concepts in wildfire risk mitigation, emphasizing the importance of multi-scale planning and best practices.
- Title
- Designing for Wildfires Training Series - Module 1: Introduction
- Runtime
- 11:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Designing for Wildfires training series by FEMA's Building Science Disaster Support Program. Module 1 introduces the series, highlights the MAT's role in assessing building performance post-disaster, and shares insights from the Marshall Fire in Colorado, the state's most destructive wildfire.
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- FEMA Announces Ready's 2024 National Preparedness Month Focus_ASL
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This September, Ready Campaign’s 2024 National Preparedness Month will focus on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell highlights why it is important for this diverse community to prepare for disasters and build resilience before disaster strikes. Visit Ready.gov to learn how you can keep your family and friends safe from emergencies and disasters.
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- Programa del Seguro Nacional de Inundación: "Su elección ganadora" (:30)
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Esta temporada de huracanes, obtenga un seguro de inundación y prepárese para proteger su hogar de los daños causados por las inundaciones. El seguro de inundación es su elección ganadora para sobrellevar la tormenta y recuperarse de lo que la naturaleza le depare.
Obtenga más información en floodsmart.gov/es/huracanes
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- National Flood Insurance Program: “Your Winning Choice” (:30)
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This hurricane season, get flood insurance and be prepared to protect your home from flood damage. Flood insurance is your winning choice to weather the storm and recover from what nature throws at you.
Learn more at floodsmart.gov/hurricanes
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- National Flood Insurance Program: “Your Clients’ Winning Choice” (:30)
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This hurricane season, prepare your clients to protect their home from flood damage. Flood insurance is their winning choice to weather the storm and recover from what nature throws at them.
Learn more at agents.floodsmart.gov/hurricanes
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- Programa del Seguro Nacional de Inundación: "Su elección ganadora" (:15)
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Esta temporada de huracanes, obtenga un seguro de inundación y prepárese para proteger su hogar de los daños causados por las inundaciones. El seguro de inundación es su elección ganadora para sobrellevar la tormenta y recuperarse de lo que la naturaleza le depare.
Obtenga más información en floodsmart.gov/es/huracanes
- Title
- National Flood Insurance Program: “Your Winning Choice” (:15)
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This hurricane season, get flood insurance and be prepared to protect your home from flood damage. Flood insurance is your winning choice to weather the storm and recover from what nature throws at you.
Learn more at floodsmart.gov/hurricanes
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- National Flood Insurance Program: “Your Client’s Winning Choice” (:15)
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This hurricane season, prepare your clients to protect their home from flood damage. Flood insurance is their winning choice to weather the storm and recover from what nature throws at them.
Learn more at agents.floodsmart.gov/hurricanes
- Title
- FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Survivors: What to Do When Insurance Runs Out
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Learn how wildfire survivors can get rental assistance from FEMA once their insurance for additional living expenses expires. Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to find out if you qualify. Visit us in person at the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Kākoʻo Maui Relief & Aid Services Center, 153 E. Kamehameha Ave., Ste. 101, Kahului, HI 96732. Hours: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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- Kula Fire Restoration: Native Plants & Community Mitigation Efforts
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Discover how native plants in Maui reduce fire risks and why community involvement is key in the Kula Fire Restoration Project.
To get involved and learn more, visit https://www.kulacommunitywatershed.org/
- Title
- A Conversation for Funders on Reforms for Disaster Assistance to Help Survivors Recover Faster
- Runtime
- 1:27:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Center for Disaster Philanthropy and FEMA hosted a call on the agency’s reforms for disaster assistance to help survivors recover faster. The webinar helps funders and other philanthropic partners understand the impact of the changes on their giving strategies. You can learn more about the changes at Reforming Individual Assistance: New Benefits and Streamlined Processes to Help Disaster Survivors | FEMA.gov, https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/2024-reform
The webinar is co-sponsored by the Council on Foundations, Giving Compass, Philanthropy New York, The Funders Network, United Philanthropy Forum, Funders Together to End Homelessness and Philanthropy California.
- Title
- Risk Communications, Crisis Communications, and Community Engagement Summit 2024
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- On June 10th, 2024, FEMA's Office of External Affairs hosted the first-ever Risk Communications Summit in Washington, DC. We were joined by some of our nation's leading experts in crisis communications & community leaders on the front lines of addressing climate impacts.
Thank you to our workforce & various partners for spending the time to connect & learn so we can better assist communities in need.
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- NFIP Compliance Audit Program Overview 10.30.23
- Runtime
- 2:26:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Webinar delivered on 10.30.23 by FPMD’s Compliance Manager
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- From Policy to Action: How Hazard Mitigation and Water Resource Planning Flow Together
- Runtime
- 1:23:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Discover the power of collaboration.
Mitigation planning and water resource programs share common goals. However, they often exist in silos. By integrating program efforts, you can build resilience. When planners and water resource managers work together, they can advance community priorities, reduce disaster risk and safeguard vital water resources.
Mitigation and water resource planning can flow together in many ways. Knowing when and where to coordinate is crucial. This webinar will help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of cross-sector planning. Hear about two separate efforts, their benefits within a community and how to streamline work and create cost-effective solutions.
Learn about a watershed approach used in Iowa to reduce flooding. Learn about work in Kentucky where the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) has integrated green infrastructure into flood mitigation projects.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
- Title
- FEMA Invests $38 Million to Support Upgrades to the Mineral Ridge Dam in Ohio
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The $38 million FEMA investment into the Mineral Ridge Dam will help the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District reduce the risks of downstream flooding and protect the drinking water for more than 220,000 people in and around Youngstown, OH.
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- FEMA Announces Ready's 2024 National Preparedness Month Focus
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This September, Ready Campaign’s 2024 National Preparedness Month will focus on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell highlights why it is important for this diverse community to prepare for disasters and build resilience before disaster strikes. Visit Ready.gov to learn how you can keep your family and friends safe from emergencies and disasters.
- Title
- Building Safety Month: Teaching Resilience Through Interaction
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Building Safety Month reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, natural hazard-resistant building codes and helps us understand what it takes to ensure our friends and loved ones are safe in the event of a natural disaster. Strong building codes protect our homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores and entertainment venues. Spreading this message to our children is one way to raise awareness about the importance of building science and building above standard.
FEMA offers several resources available to download for teachers and kids - to access our Building Science Resource Library visit https://go.dhs.gov/JPV and sign up for our newsletter: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSFEMA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSFEMA_193
For additional questions, contact us at fema-building-codes-strategy@fema.dhs.gov
- Title
- Continuous Improvement During Incident Operations
- Runtime
- 4:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This video explains how organizations can gather data during real-world incident operations to perform real-time analysis and support incident operations. The video encourages organizations to identify opportunities for improvement and to support decision-making based on prior incidents during current incident operations. Chapter three of the National Continuous Improvement Guidance (NCIG) provides more information on this topic.
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- Historias de éxito: Resiliencia y recuperación contra inundaciones en todo Estados Unidos
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias y su Programa del Seguro Nacional de Inundación (NFIP) han sido testigos de las afectaciones por inundaciones en más del 99% de los condados en los Estados Unidos en áreas que no se consideran de alto riesgo de inundación. La desafortunada realidad es que el clima extremo se está volviendo más común debido al cambio climático y la realidad es que en donde sea que llueva se puede presentar una inundación. Las inundaciones pueden ocurrirle a todo el mundo, en cualquier lugar. Esta serie de videos presenta situaciones diversas para demostrar el riesgo de inundación, seguros y preparación a fin de contactar dueños de pólizas y aquellas personas que no cuentan con una a lo largo de Estados Unidos, así como informar a los propietarios de viviendas acerca de cómo proteger sus bienes y a ellos mismos de perjuicios financieros. Visite Floodsmart.gov/es para aprender más.
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- Success Story: Preserving Legacy and Community in Detroit's Flood Environment
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Housed in Detroit, Michigan, St. Stephens AME Church is the cornerstone of the African American community in the area. It was here that African American laborers worked for Ford Motors and were able to purchase homes and build lives since the 1920s; closing the racial wealth gap to establish financial security and create inheritance for future generations. Reverend Darryl R. Williams explains how torrential rainfall affected the church and community, as well as useful information to safeguard your property from the next flood using flood insurance or additional ways to mitigate risk and loss. Visit Floodsmart.gov to learn more.
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- Historia de éxito: Preservar el legado y a la comunidad en el entorno de inundaciones en Detroit
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Con sede en Detroit, Michigan, la iglesia St. Stephens AME Church es la piedra angular de la comunidad afroamericana en el área. Fue aquí que los trabajadores afroamericanos trabajaron para Ford Motors y fueron capaces de adquirir sus casas y construir sus vidas desde la década de 1920; cerrando la brecha racial entre ricos y pobres para establecer la seguridad financiera y crear una herencia para el futuro. El reverendo Darryl R. Williams explica cómo una lluvia torrencial afectó a la iglesia y a la comunidad, así como información útil para salvaguardar sus bienes frente a la siguiente inundación utilizando el seguro de inundación o maneras alternativas para mitigar riesgos y pérdidas. Visite Floodsmart.gov/es para aprender más.
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- Success Story: Flood Resilience and Recovery in Missouri’s Flood Environment
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Local Missouri homeowner and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholder, Bobette Patton, shares how she recovered from five floods in eight years (2008-2016) due to river overflow in Missouri. After her last flood, she voluntarily applied for the FEMA Buyout program and was able to use the funding to purchase a new home a mile from her original home. Patton went on to explain the emotional toll the flood events had on her, noting the insurmountable feeling of seeing everything she had worked for gone but the peace of mind she gained from having extra coverage from FEMA and the NFIP. Protect the life you’ve built with flood insurance, visit Floodsmart.gov.
- Title
- Historia de éxito: Resiliencia y recuperación en el entorno de inundaciones en Missouri
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Bobette Patton, propietaria local de vivienda en Missouri y dueña de una póiliza del Programa del Seguro Nacional de Inundación (NFIP), comparte cómo se recuperó de cinco inundaciones en ocho años (2008-2016) debido a un desbordamiento de río en Missouri. Luego de su última inundación, voluntariamente presentó su solicitud para el programa de adquisición de la FEMA y pudo utilizar los fondos para comprar una nueva casa a una milla de su hogar original. Patton continuó explicando la carga emocional que dejaron en ella los sucesos de inundaciones, resaltando el sentimiento insuperable de ver perdido todo aquello por lo que había trabajado, salvo la paz mental que tenía por tener una cobertura adicional de la FEMA y el NFIP. Proteja la vida que construyó con un seguro de inundación, visite Floodsmart.gov/es.
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- Building Safety Month: Week 5 – Celebrating Successes in Building Safety with Laura Duff
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Week 5 of Building Safety Month highlights the strides our local communities have made in advancing building codes. Building Safety Month serves as a reminder to us all that together we can protect our family, friends and loved ones in the event of a natural hazard. Spread the word and take action! #BuildingSafety365
