Jan 4, 2023 · FEMA’s Role in Addressing Climate Change. Before disasters: We work with—and invest funds in—communities to withstand the climate hazards of today and those we can anticipate for tomorrow.

Sep 23, 2024 · Climate resilient solutions are a critical step for mitigating climate change and enhancing resilience. Read a fact sheet to understand FEMA's role in and resources for addressing climate change.

Aug 16, 2022 · These funds support FEMA’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan goal of leading “whole of community in climate resilience” and encourage state, tribal, territories, and local partners to make strategic investments to build climate-resilient communities.

Aug 28, 2023 · The increased amount allows FEMA to diversify its geographic scope in funding selections and get more federal funds to communities needing it the most to become safer from the effects of climate change.

Oct 28, 2021 · FEMA announced two key initiatives to advance climate change adaptation and promote disaster risk reduction and community resilience nationwide.

Oct 13, 2021 · FEMA recently announced the opening of its FY21 pre-disaster hazard mitigation grant programs, Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) on September 30, 2021. These grants help fund mitigation actions in states, local communities, tribes and territories to combat climate change and protect underserved communities against disaster hazards.

Climate change has immediate and far-reaching consequences in emergency management. Climate change is a defining crisis of our time. From extreme heat, drought and wildfires to more severe coastal storms and inland flooding, the consequences of climate change are all around us.

Nov 9, 2021 · Building resilience to the effects of climate change and, indeed all hazards, is an undertaking that involves every community, family, and individual. To meet this challenge, we’re creating new ways to unify FEMA’s many programs, operations, and resources.

Jul 14, 2023 · The FEMA National Planning Branch has published guidance for emergency response and recovery using climate expertise from throughout NOAA. This document was vetted by NOAA climate experts in flooding, wildfire, drought, heat, hurricanes, and resilience planning.

6 days ago · And FEMA is already doing that work, with billions of dollars from Biden’s infrastructure and climate bills. “We’re not going to change the weather patterns,” Criswell said.