Disasters and Special Needs: Orientación de Preparación para Emergencias-Concientización acerca de Desastres Para Personas con Discapacidades Jueves, 25 de Mayo 1:00 pm – 2:00 PM ET

 

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Webinars Emergency Preparedness Orientation-Disaster Awareness for People with Disabilities Wednesday, May 24th from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division, in collaboration with the PR Disability Integration Section Lead, for a workshop on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities and others with Access and Functional Needs. The discussion will focus on basic tools to be prepared in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. This workshop aims to support and orient people with disabilities, their families, caregivers and the general public on the need to prepare for all hazards. It also includes special financial considerations and guidance to identify type of risks in your community. Emergency Managers will learn how to better interact, and the necessary etiquette to support people with disabilities during emergencies. Who should attend? Whole community, individuals with disabilities and other with access and functional needs, caregivers, Local, State and Federal Emergency Managers, CERT Program Leads, Department of Health, and NGO’s. Registration: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/disabilityaware/event/registration.html    ASL Interpretation will be available for this Webinar. Orientación de Preparación para Emergencias-Concientización acerca de Desastres Para Personas con Discapacidades Jueves, 25 de Mayo 1:00 pm – 2:00 PM ET La División de Preparación Nacional de la Región 2, en colaboración con el Asesor Principal de Integración de Discapacitados de PR, le invita a participar en un taller sobre preparación ante emergencias para personas con discapacidad y otras personas con necesidades funcionales y de acceso. El debate se centrará en las herramientas básicas para estar preparados en caso de catástrofe natural o provocada por el hombre. El taller tiene como objetivo apoyar y orientar a las personas con discapacidad, sus familias, cuidadores y público en general sobre la necesidad de prepararse para todo tipo de riesgos. Incluye además aspectos financieros a considerar, así como orientación para identificar tipos de riesgos en su comunidad. Los Manejadores de Emergencias tendrán la oportunidad de familiarizarse con el protocolo necesario para apoyar a las personas con discapacidades durante emergencias. ¿Quién debería asistir? Toda la comunidad, personas con discapacidades y con otras necesidades funcionales y de acceso, sus cuidadores, manejadores de emergencias, representantes de los gobiernos estatales y federales, miembros CERT, personal del Departamentos de Salud y ONGs. Registro: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/orientacionemergencia-personascondiscapacidades/event/registration.html   La interpretación de ASL estará disponible para este seminario web.   Disability Etiquette, Awareness, Sensitivity and Terminology Panel Discussion Thursday, June 22nd from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET   Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division for a panel discussion on disability etiquette, awareness, sensitivity and terminology. This session will explore and address disability etiquette, awareness, sensitivity, and terminology issues and best practices. We have identified a strong need for a dialogue on these topics based on requests from our nationwide audience, which includes emergency managers, first responders, public health officials, disability related organizations, and social service organizations, as well as other stakeholders. The webinar will feature a great panel of subject matter experts including June Kailes, internationally recognized Disability Policy Consultant, Therése Brzezinski, Director of Planning and Public Policy L.I. Center for Independent Living and Joe Zesski from the Northeast ADA Center. Who should attend? Emergency Managers, Public Health Officials, Whole community partners, Volunteer and faith-based organizations, Local, State, Tribal and Federal government. Registration: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/disabilitypanel22jun/event/registration.html    ASL Interpretation will be available for this Webinar.

CLIMATE SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FEMA Announces Additional $160M to Build Climate and Disaster Resilience Nationwide

https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/climate-security/fema-announces-additional-160m-to-build-climate-and-disaster-resilience-nationwide/

SUBJECT MATTER AREASCLIMATE SECURITYEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

FEMA Announces Additional $160M to Build Climate and Disaster Resilience Nationwide

Yesterday’s announcement includes just a fraction of the projects that these funds will ultimately enable. FEMA plans to make final project selections using Fiscal Year 2022 funding at a later date, which will include larger and more complex projects for both programs.

ByHomeland Security Today

May 20, 2023

A local Florida neighborhood is flooded as the result of Hurricane Ian in Buena Ventura Lakes, Fla., Oct. 1, 2022. (Photo by Jocelyn Augustino/Federal Emergency Management Agency)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced $160 million in additional funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states, local communities, tribes, territories and the District of Columbia to build climate and disaster resiliency, including the selection of more than 400 resilience projects and activities.

The May 19 announcement includes $136 million for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program and $24 million for the Flood Mitigation Assistance program. Both programs are part of the Justice40 Initiative, advancing President Biden’s commitment to environmental justice. In addition, $54 million of this funding is set-aside for Tribal Nations that applied.

The announcement comes as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Infrastructure Week and the 18-month anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The law provides nearly $7 billion in funding to support FEMA’s resilience and mitigation programs. To date, over $370 million in awards have been announced from these two programs from the infrastructure law.

“From hurricanes in the east, to wildfires in the west, to tornadoes tearing through America’s heartland, every community faces some level of disaster risk. These frequent and intense events fueled by climate change demonstrate that mitigation funding continues to serve as one of our most powerful tools in reducing the impacts we’re seeing. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law further advances FEMA’s mission to build nationwide resilience through a nearly $7 billion investment across FEMA’s mitigation programs,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “We know these mitigation dollars will have the biggest impact at the local level, and that is why we are committed to delivering these funds to communities equitably and in a way that meets their unique needs.” 

During this grant cycle, each state and territory that applied for the set-aside funding were eligible for up to $2 million to support mitigation projects and planning, project scoping, and the adoption and enforcement of hazard resistant building codes. 

Historic Levels of Resilience Funding

The Biden-Harris Administration has approved historic funding levels for FEMA’s annual resilience grant programs. Combined funding for the BRIC and Flood Mitigation Assistance programs increased from $660 million to $1.16 billion during President Biden’s first year in office. In 2022, combined funding for these programs nearly tripled to more than $3 billion, including $900 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $6.8 billion to support the agency’s resilience and mitigation programs overall.

Yesterday’s announcement includes just a fraction of the projects that these funds will ultimately enable. FEMA plans to make final project selections using Fiscal Year 2022 funding at a later date, which will include larger and more complex projects for both programs. For BRIC, this will include selections made through a national funding competition. Flood Mitigation Assistance selections will include acquisitions, elevations and local flood risk reduction projects. 

BRIC Non-Financial Direct Technical Assistance Selections

For communities and Tribal Nations with limited resources, FEMA is also announcing 46 selections for BRIC non-financial Direct Technical Assistance. This assistance, for up to 36 months, helps local and tribal jurisdictions reduce disaster damage, build community resilience and sustain successful mitigation programs. FEMA reviews each submitted request and selects communities based on the compelling need, the specific request, and the extent to which the request demonstrates that the assistance will further BRIC’s goals to build community capability and resilience.

As the Direct Technical Assistance program enters its third year, this announcement brings the total number of entities benefiting from this hands-on support to 74 communities, territories, and tribes nationwide. This wide-ranging assistance includes support for climate risk assessments, community engagement, partnership building, hazard mitigation and climate adaptation planning.  

Summary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for FEMA Programs

In addition to the BRIC and Flood Mitigation Assistance programs, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has provided funding for a number of FEMA programs that are taking decisive action to tackle the climate crisis and strengthen resilience nationwide, including in underserved and disadvantaged communities.

• $185 million in State and Local Cybersecurity Grants to address threats to information systems. In total, the agency will make available $1 billion over four years to support strong cyber security practices for states, local communities, tribes and territories. To date, $176 million has been allocated through this program.
• $733 million over five years is available for states and territories to enhance dam safety programs. In Fiscal Year 2022, FEMA awarded $15 million for the National Dam Safety Program to provide technical assistance, planning, design and construction grants for rehabilitating eligible high-hazard potential dams.
• $60 million for the Swift Current Initiative, which provides funding to four states impacted by Hurricane Ida in 2021. These states – Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey and Pennsylvania – were selected because they have the highest number of repetitively flood damaged, NFIP-insured unmitigated buildings and total claims (by count) within their respective regions. To date, more than $30 million has been allocated. 
• $500 million for the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund program over five years. This program provides capitalization grants to states, eligible federally recognized tribes, territories and the District of Columbia to establish revolving loan funds. These low-interest loans allow jurisdictions to reduce vulnerability to natural disasters and foster greater community resilience. To date, $50 million has been announced.

USAID: Diaspora Partnership Accelerator - Closing Ceremony Thursday June 29th 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Embassy of Haiti

 

Save the Date     To celebrate everyone’s hard work in bringing this innovative diaspora engagement pilot to fruition, USAID and its partners Vistant and HRA invite you to save the date for a final update and a closing ceremony of the DPA project. The event is an opportunity to showcase the achievements and successes of the three winners—Caribbrew, H.O.P.E., and Friends of Maténwa. Panelists, partners, and award recipients will have an opportunity to share lessons learned and perspectives from the DPA collaboration. This event will also highlight the value of diaspora partnerships to sustain humanitarian recovery efforts and to build greater resilience.     Diaspora Partnership Accelerator - Closing Ceremony Thursday June 29th 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Embassy of Haiti 2311 Massachusetts Ave, Washington, D.C.     DPA Updates

USAID: Event: USAID Business Forecast and Partner Update Webinar FY 2023 Third Quarter. Wednesday, June 14 at 9:00am ET

 

View as a webpage.     Event: USAID Business Forecast and Partner Update Webinar FY 2023 Third Quarter Dear Partners, On Wednesday, June 14 at 9:00am ET, we will host our FY 2023 Third Quarter Business Forecast and Partner Update webinar.  You can click here to register. Submitting Business Forecast Questions In advance of the event, we invite organizations to send questions specifically related to opportunities on the Business Forecast. Please see below instructions for submitting questions: You can submit using the following Google Form: USAID Business Forecast Submission Form (You may submit more than one). OR Send questions in email using this Excel template to BusinessForecast@usaid.gov. Please be sure to label each question with the project name as indicated on the Business Forecast, as well as the Country/Mission/Bureau/Operating Unit, as applicable. Please send all questions to BusinessForecast@usaid.gov by no later than close of business on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  Following the webinar, we will post responses to all of the Business Forecast-related questions on USAID.gov, along with a transcript and recording of the event. If you have not participated in one of USAID's Business Forecast calls, you can access previous recordings and transcripts here. We look forward to answering your questions and speaking with you in a few weeks. USAID Industry Liaison Team

 

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