Five Things to Know About FEMA, Federal and Nonprofit Support to the California Wildfires Response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), initially created under President Jimmy Carter by Presidential Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978 and implemented by two Executive Orders on April 1, 1979. [1]

If you have questions about TSA or need help locating a hotel, you may also call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (in your time zone), 7 days a week. Hours may be longer during high disaster activity.

FEMA’s National Disaster & Emergency Management University ensures we continue to build a diverse pipeline of talent and depth of knowledge to proactively face current and future threats and hazards.

Jan 13, 2025 · FEMA maintains a cadre of more than 4,000 reservists to deploy to disaster zones, in addition to thousands of surge capacity force members from other federal agencies who can be called to respond if needed. Find resources and current information, including how to apply for federal assistance, during these ongoing major disaster declarations.

As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to support and strengthen fire and emergency medical services and stakeholders to prepare for, …

Dec 22, 2024 · As the nation’s primary disaster relief agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plays an important role in funding recovery efforts at the state and local level and...

14 hours ago · When this happens, we will need FEMA to transform a fragmented federal bureaucracy — along with a vast network of government agencies, private enterprises, nonprofits, voluntary organizations ...

Feb 27, 2023 · FEMA’s IA program may provide grants to help pay for temporary housing and essential home repairs as well as other serious disaster-related needs such as medical and dental expenses, transportation, childcare, and moving and storage expenses.

Jun 25, 2018 · FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Course overview: IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100