Resilient Counties Luncheon: Supporting Disaster Preparedness

On April 11, the White House launched a new website and mapping tool to help users with the ongoing implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). 

Disasters are becoming more frequent, more severe and more costly, and counties, parishes and boroughs are on the front lines — where the immediate response is handled and where the personal impact is felt. 

Nevada County, Calif. helped communities reduce the vegetation that could easily spread fire in neighborhoods.