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Virginia Beach Fire Chief Appoints New Deputy Chief, Amy J. Valdez

February 15, 2023February 16, 2023 HRM Staff FEMA, New Deputy Chief Amy J. Valdez, Urban Search and Rescue Virginia Task Force 2, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Fire Chief, Virginia Beach Fire Department

By: City of Virginia Beach The Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) is proud to announce the appointment of a new

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Virginia Receives Federal Assistance to Help Recovery Efforts from Disaster Damages Due to Severe Flooding in Southwest Virginia

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 HRM Staff Diaster Damage, Federal Assistance, FEMA, Governor Glenn Younkin, Public Assistance, Southwest Virginia, Virginia

By: Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that FEMA has approved a Major Disaster Declaration

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Remarks by Vice President Harris on Climate Resilience

August 2, 2022August 3, 2022 HRM Staff Climate Resilience, FEMA, HBCU, vice president kamala harris, White House Office of the vice president

By: White House: Office of the Vice President Florida International UniversityMiami, Florida 4:11 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can we give it

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DHS/FEMA Seek Public Comment on Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Notifications

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 HRM Staff DHS, FEMA, Newport News, Nuclear Power Plant Emergency

By: City of Newport News The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are hosting a

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Sign Up For Important City Alerts! | Hurricane Preparedness Week May 1st – May 7th

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 K. Alston FEMA, Hurricane Preparedness Week, National Hurricane Center, VDEM, Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)

By: Dana Woodson Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1st, and in advance of the start, Hurricane Preparedness Week is

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National Preparedness Day is September 30th

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 K. Alston Administrato Deanne Criswell, FEMA, national Preparedness Day

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual observance to remind all Americans of how important it is for individuals, families, and communities

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FEMA to Conduct Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Tomorrow

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 D. Benjamin FCC, FEMA, Nationwide Emergency Alert Test

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will test its emergency alert system

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FEMA Grants Available to Cover COVID-19 Funeral Expenses

April 15, 2021April 16, 2021 K. Alston CARES, COVID-19, FEMA, Funeral Expenses

Agency accepting applications for reimbursement grants The coronavirus pandemic has been heartbreaking for so many, particularly those who have lost

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September is National Preparedness Month

September 13, 2018 HRM Staff FEMA, National Preparedness Month, September

September is National Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder for us to prepare ourselves and our families for disasters.

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Special Announcement: Registration Now Open for FEMA Jobs and Internships Webinar

March 21, 2018March 21, 2018 HRM Staff FEMA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Webinar

Federal Emergency Management Agency Jobs and Internships Webinar Hosted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security *When: *Thursday, April 19,