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Meet Kate! She works in Region 1 as a Disability Integration Specialist and is currently deployed in response to the COVID-19 efforts. She helps to ensure all services are accessible and equitable for people with disabilities. “As we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is a crucial reminder of our obligation to meet the requirements of this significant legislation, which affords people with disabilities legal protection from discrimination. I am honored to serve alongside my FEMA colleagues as well as our state and federal partners and grateful for the opportunity to serve our most vulnerable populations to help everyone has equal access to COVID-19 programs and no one is left behind.” #IAMFEMA
Reservist Virtual Recruitment Event July 30th 2020 | 10 am – 4 pm CareerEco.com Reservists are on-call FEMA employees that travel to disaster events to support survivors and first responders. Due to the irregular nature of disasters, reservists work on an intermittent basis. To participate in the event, speak with hiring managers and be considered for Reservist job opportunities, please register.
Meet Angele! Angele works in Region 6 at the Louisiana Integration and Recovery Office. Her focus is on individual assistance, developing housing strategies and working with our voluntary partners during disasters. “I started with FEMA as a Katrina Hurricane survivor in 2005 and have successfully worked 10 disasters including 7 housing missions. My background as a voluntary agency liaison allows me to look at each recovery plan with a unique perspective of thinking outside of the box and engaging the right partners to assist applicants. I always try to approach every situation with empathy, to put myself in their shoes.” – Angele
A DAY IN THE LIFE: FEMA FEMA is hosting a free webinar, Learn How to Launch Your Career with FEMA, from 2 – 4 p.m. ET on May 28. This webinar is an opportunity to learn about FEMA careers, current opportunities, and the federal hiring process. Register to find out how our mission and values guide our work and priorities.
COVID-19 is not going to stop other disasters from happening but it will adjust how we prepare for them. We outlined a plan to help emergency managers and public health officials prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. This document includes guidance, checklists and resources to help with recovery planning while we continue to fight the virus. Read the full hurricane pandemic plan here: www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/188203
Meet Jen! Jen has been with our agency for over 20 years and now works in our Region 1 Finance team. Over the last few months, Jen’s been working quietly behind the scenes to make sure funds are available where they’re needed in support of the COVID-19 response. “This is the first disaster for me that’s touched my family and friends. I’m forever grateful to work for FEMA and be a part of this response, it’s something I’ll never forget.” #IAMFEMA
Meet Princess. Princess is part of our Region 1 Logistics team and plays a key role in the COVID-19 response by sending critical resources from our Massachusetts warehouse to areas where they are needed most. In addition to serving 8 years in the U.S. Navy, Princess grew up in the Philippines. After experiencing many natural disasters while living there, she says working at FEMA ‘feels like home.’ “FEMA’s mission is close to my heart. I’m glad to be able to help others during these unknown times.” – Princess
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants application period is still open. This program provides $100 million in supplemental funding to organizations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) they need to help communities for the COVID-19 response. If your organization is in need of funds, apply by May 15 at 5 p.m. Eastern. Learn more about the program and see if you are eligible to apply here: https://lnkd.in/etinDpS
Meet Elizabeth. Elizabeth is from our Region 8 office in Denver, Colorado. She is in charge of the Mass Care team that works with states and tribes to make sure they have adequate shelter, food, and supplies during disasters. Recently, her team worked on securing infant and toddler supplies like formula, diapers and wipes for thousands of families in need. Her team also developed a Tribal Needs Feeding Task Force, focusing on the need of tribal nations and providing them with critical resources. “The relationships we have built over the past several years have been very strong and have allowed us to more effectively help people and communities in a coordinated manner.” #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek #IAMFEMA
As part of our commitment to ensure critical supplies get to the right people at the right time, we are announcing an additional $100 million in funding to our Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program – COVID-19 Supplemental (AFG-S) grant opportunity provides financial assistance directly to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (NAEMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA) for critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies needed to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Please thoroughly review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), available at https://www.fema.gov/grants and https://www.grants.gov, prior to beginning the application process
