Climate Change. GCC joins FEMA Region IX in announcing Level Up Audio Project

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News & Updates from the Georgetown Climate Center GCC joins FEMA Region IX in announcing Level Up Audio Project Stories spotlight local climate adaptation and hazard mitigation Storytelling works better than facts alone when motivating people to act. Stories allow people to form an emotional connection, to learn from other communities’ challenges and solutions, and to wonder, “How could this work in my community?” The Georgetown Climate Center (GCC) is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IX to make local hazard mitigation and climate adaptation stories available through the new series, Level Up Audio Project. FEMA Region IX produced this series to support local conversations about hazard risk and resilience, empower communities to advance resilience, strengthen a network of hazard mitigation and climate adaptation professionals, and inspire action. Level Up discusses themes including: ·    Climate change;  ·    Equity, environmental justice, and social resilience;  ·    Hazard mitigation;  ·    Ecosystems and natural resilience; and more. The Georgetown Climate Center is partnering with FEMA Region IX to make the Level Up Audio Project available. This collaboration grew out of the natural connections between FEMA’s mission to reduce impacts of disasters, and the Georgetown Climate Center’s work to help state and local leaders make their communities more resilient to changes in the climate that exacerbate disaster impacts. As a resource to states and local governments on climate change adaptation, GCC helps policymakers and practitioners identify best practices in adaptation policy, including in hazard mitigation and post-disaster contexts through legal and policy analysis, and through GCC’s online resource, the Adaptation Clearinghouse. Level Up features 10- to 15-minute conversations with individuals on the United States’ West Coast who are making hazard mitigation planning and action a priority in their communities. Tune in to hear how: ·    An immigrants’ rights organization in California made sure all members of the community were able to rebuild following the Thomas Fire; ·    The City of Santa Cruz integrated climate adaptation and hazard mitigation planning processes to ensure more coordinated implementation; ·    The City of Tehama stacked various funding sources to elevate homes and protect the community from floods; and more. The Level Up Audio Project can be accessed on the GCC website and via streaming platforms including Blubrry, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher. If you have topics to suggest for future episodes or would like to get involved, please contact fema-r9-mitigation-planning@fema.dhs.gov or climate@georgetown.edu. Learn more about the Level Up Audio Project Access all episodes of Level Up on the Georgetown Climate Center website

FEMA Releases Fourth Version of the Public Assistance Policy and Program Guide. May 2020

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The fourth version of the Public Assistance Policy and Program Guide will go into effect on June 1, 2020. The latest version supersedes version 3.1 and will be applicable to incidents declared on or after June 1, 2020.   

The Public Assistance Policy and Program Guide is a comprehensive program resource that combines FEMA Public Assistance policy into a single volume and provides an overview of the program implementation process with links to other publications and documents that provide additional process details.

The Fourth Edition was released in draft form with a 45-day public comment period. The FEMA Public Assistance program received and adjudicated more than 580 public comments while drafting the final version.

Updates to the guide includes, but are not limited to:

• Incorporation of the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures for Permanent Work Pilot Policy (FEMA Policy 104-009-7);
• Incorporation of the Public Assistance National Delivery Model process and procedures;
• Updates to administrative processes and eligibility of applicants, emergency work, permanent work, and cost; and,
• Incorporation and subsequent supersession of various policies, job aids, and fact sheets.

FEMA makes updates to the guide on an annual basis when necessary and conducts a comprehensive review no less than every three years.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this FEMA Advisory, please contact FEMA Office of External Affairs, Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Division:

·       Congressional Affairs at (202) 646-4500 or at FEMA-Congressional-Affairs@fema.dhs.gov

·       Intergovernmental Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov

·       Tribal Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov

Private Sector Engagement at (202) 646-3444 or at nbeoc@max.gov

FEMA Releases COVID-19 Operational Guidance for Hurricane Season. May 2020

FEMA released "COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season" to help emergency managers and public health officials best prepare for disasters, while continuing to respond to and recover from COVID-19.
 
The guide provides actions emergency managers and public officials can take to prepare for response and recovery operations during ongoing COVID-19 response efforts. Specifically, the guidance:

• Describes anticipated challenges to disaster operations posed by COVID-19.
• Highlights planning considerations for emergency managers based on current challenges.
• Outlines how FEMA plans to adapt response and recovery operations.
• Creates a shared understanding of expectations between FEMA and emergency managers.
• Includes guidance, checklists and resources to support emergency managers' response and recovery planning.

Private sector and non-governmental organizations can use the guidance to gain an understanding of the government’s posture, planning and readiness efforts.
 
To expand awareness and understanding of the guidance, FEMA’s National Preparedness Directorate is conducting four webinars. The webinars will allow emergency managers an opportunity to discuss how the guidance can assist jurisdictions review and modify their plans given the constraints and limitations of the ongoing pandemic. To register, please click on the link for the preferred webinar from the list below:

• Webinar 1: FEMA Adobe Connect
  2 - 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 2.
   
• Webinar 2: FEMA Adobe Connect
  10 - 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 4.
   
• Webinar 3: FEMA Adobe Connect
  1 - 2 p.m. ET on Monday, June 8.
   
• Webinar 4: FEMA Adobe Connect
  3 - 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 10.

 Download the COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season on the FEMA website

Can Economic and Financial Innovation Make a Difference in a Pandemic? May 2020

Can Economic and Financial Innovation Make a Difference in a Pandemic?

Thursday, May 28, 9:30 am-11:00 am ET Watch online at https://www.cgdev.org/event/can-economic-and-financial-innovation-make-difference-pandemic FEATURING Josh Bicknell, Co-founder and CEO, Balloon Ventures James Habyarimana, Provost Distinguished Associate Professor, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University; Global Innovation Fund Board Member; and Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Global Development Farouk Meralli, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, mClinica Pharmacy Solutions  Alix Peterson Zwane, Chief Executive Officer, Global Innovation Fund and Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Global Development MODERATOR Nancy Lee, Senior Policy Fellow, Center for Global Development  ABOUT THE EVENT Many are focused on the response of governments to the pandemic and its economic impact, and the scale of support needed from the IMF and development banks, both multilateral and bilateral. But the private sector must lead as well, not just in the recovery phase but also in crisis response. Its capacity for rapid adaptation and innovation, understanding of consumer behavior, flexibility, and productive capacity are essential for responding to multiple and ongoing shocks and uncertainties. How can the public and private sectors collaborate most effectively in restarting financial flows, delivering essential health and other services to the vulnerable, and restoring livelihoods? If you have questions for our panelists, please submit them to events@cgdev.org, tweet @CGDev #CGDTalks, or submit your comments via YouTube. Register This event will be streamed live. Register above to receive a reminder about the webcast before the event. The video will stream and remain available at https://www.cgdev.org/event/can-economic-and-financial-innovation-make-difference-pandemic. Close-captioned-enabled video will be posted following the conclusion of the event. Share this event #CGDTalks