We help people before, during, and after disasters. This is our story. Serving DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV. For emergencies call local police/fire/EMS or 9-1-1
We are proud to have served our nation for 45 years and transform the landscape of emergency management. As we celebrate
@FEMA
Anniversary, we want to share a 'Thank You' to our staff for meeting people where they are over the decades.
#WeAreFEMA
Family, friends, caregivers, and neighbors can support older adults in their emergency planning this
#OlderAmericansMonth
.
To get started, check out our Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults! Available in English and Spanish.
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If you live in Coastal Virginia, it is important to know your hurricane evacuation zone.
“Know Your Zone” serves roughly 1.25 million residents who live in Coastal Virginia, the region of the state most vulnerable to hurricanes and other tropical storms.
UPDATE! I-695/Broening Highway interchange reopens Thursday, May 16. Tolling operations to Broening Highway and I-695 Outer Loop via turnaround will not be in effect this month. Will resume June 1, 2024. Full details here
#KeyBridgeNews
#baltraffic
Check in on friends, family, and neighbors this
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
!
If you're facing severe weather and feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you're not alone. The national Disaster
@Distressline
(1-800-985-5990) offers 24/7, multilingual crisis and emotional support.
#DYK
Building codes have a big impact before, during, & after disasters? They help protect from a wide range of weather-related hazards & help you get back on your feet faster after disasters strike.
More info:
#BuildingSafetyMonth
#InfrastructureWeek
Delaware’s coastal communities directly experience the impacts of rising sea levels. Today’s state-wide Risk Reduction Consultation brings federal, state, and local partners together to collaborate and identify actions to make Delawareans more ready in the face of climate change
DC Water issues a boil water advisory for some customers in NW. We advise customers to not drink or cook with their water without first boiling it for one minute. The earliest the advisory will be lifted is Friday May 10. Visit for info & map of impact.
Today, we issued a news release, "Flood Loss Reduction Funding Focus of DRBC/PEMA Training for Local Officials," highlighting a partnership effort of the DRBC,
@PEMAHQ
,
@FEMAregion3
,
@PennsylvaniaDEP
& the
@ArmyCorpsNAD
's Philadelphia District.
Learn more:
OEM Director Dominick Mireles joined city departments and partners for Red Cross’ Sound the Alarm event at Awbury Park in East Germantown today. After kicking off the event, volunteers worked in the community to install smoke alarms in an effort to make Philly a safer city. (1/2)
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FEMA Region 3 Retweeted
Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM)
Anyone who notices a clear, sheen-like substance on the rivers or entering nearby waterways, should notify the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.
We're out and about in Chicago with Declan, who quizzed people's preparedness knowledge and checked in on a young lady to make sure she's in a good headspace. She is and she has a great message for all of us. Simply put - be kind to one another.
Good Morning Philly, Happy May! You'll find many resources in this month's newsletter from mental health tools, info on flooding and hurricane preparedness, to highlights from last month's happenings at OEM. Check it out!
ICYMI: After 60 days of helping residents of Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison & Kanawha counties apply for assistance following the August 2023 floods,
@FEMA
approved more than $2 million in disaster relief. Get the story behind the numbers at