National Association of Counties

Conference Session

Understanding FEMA's New Policy Guidelines Before Disasters Hit

Mar. 4, 2019 , 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Columbia 6 & 8, Terrace Level
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    Understanding FEMA's New Policy Guidelines Before Disasters Hit

    This session discusses imminent pre-hazard mitigation rule changes following the passage of the Disaster Recovery Relief Act, including funding eligibility and potential codes and standards requirements. In this workshop, FEMA will outline the questions county officials should ask their staff and give tips on applying for grants under the new FEMA guidelines. The workshop will also highlight successful county-led hazard mitigation projects and exemplary local policy examples.

    This session discusses imminent pre-hazard mitigation rule changes following the passage of the Disaster Recovery Relief Act, including funding eligibility and potential codes and standards requirements.
    2019-03-04
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    2019-02-07

This session discusses imminent pre-hazard mitigation rule changes following the passage of the Disaster Recovery Relief Act, including funding eligibility and potential codes and standards requirements. In this workshop, FEMA will outline the questions county officials should ask their staff and give tips on applying for grants under the new FEMA guidelines. The workshop will also highlight successful county-led hazard mitigation projects and exemplary local policy examples.

Shannon Burke
Hazards Planning Center Manager, American Planning Association  
Katherine Fox
Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Federal Emergency Management Agency  
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