A second winter storm will bring heavy snow and icing to the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest Friday into Saturday. Widespread 6+ inches of snow and hazardous travel are expected, with icing compounding impacts from the first storm.
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- FEMA Spokesperson repostedA late-season winter storm is underway across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest and is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and icing to parts of the region. Expect hazardous travel and potential power outages.
We are supporting state and local response efforts for the wildfires in Los Angeles, California. As the fires continue to devastate communities, @fema is focused on mobilizing life-saving and life-sustaining resources across the region. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…- FEMA Spokesperson reposted
Today, @FEMA_Deanne announced $1.34 billion funds are now available for two resilience grant programs designed to help communities mitigate against climate change & increasingly frequent & severe weather events. More info: fema.gov/press-release/…
- FEMA Spokesperson repostedDisaster assistance is available to the Native Village of Kipnuk to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms in mid-August 2024. These funds help with debris removal, emergency response, & repairs to public facilities. ➡️ fema.gov/press-release/…
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FEMA Corps is a great opportunity for young teens interested in supporting their community after disasters. Read about the amazing support from our @fema corps members during the #Milton & #Helene response: americorps.gov/blogs/2024-12-…Want to travel & help people recover from disasters? Consider joining FEMA Corps. Ages 18-26 can apply by 2/28/25 for the summer cohort. FEMA Corps Team Leaders do not have an upper-age limit but the deadline to apply for summer is 1/31/25. Visit: fema.gov/careers/paths/…
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🚨 Update: @FEMA Region 9 has authorized federal funds to help protect lives & property to support California's fight against the #FranklinFire in Los Angeles County, threatening 2,000 homes, @Pepperdine, and 50 businesses. More info: fema.gov/press-release/… #Wildfire #Malibu
- The @FEMA Administrator @FEMA_Deanne has been briefed on the earthquake and tsunami warning and we are monitoring the situation. Please listen to local officials and heed their warnings.Per @USGS Tsunami Warning in effect. A tsunami Warning is now in effect which includes the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Davenport, California (10 miles NW of Santa Cruz) to Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon (10 miles SW of Florence). - Event details: Preliminary
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If you are near the coast after an #earthquake, you may need to evacuate as soon as the shaking stops. Earthquakes can lead to #tsunami, and you should not return until there is an all clear announcement. Sign up for alerts and more at listoscalifornia.org
- FEMA Spokesperson repostedMore than 22,000 FEMA employees every day adhere to FEMA’s core values and are dedicated to helping people before, during and after disasters, often sacrificing time with their own families to help disaster survivors.FEMA official directed hurricane relief workers to avoid homes with Trump signs trib.al/ta4N0xd
- ‘We are going to continue to remain here,’ FEMA chief says in Augusta
