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< 1 mn readThis video provides an overview of roles and responsibilities and key activities in the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) process by defining PDA, who plays a part in the PDA process and how a PDA is conducted.
< 1 mn readThis video provides an overview of Preliminary Damage Assessments for FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) by defining the IA program, why PDAs are important for the IA program, who should complete PDAs for the IA program and how the PDAs should be conducted.
< 1 mn readThis video explores how accurate data is crucial in supporting disaster declaration requests by defining what data is needed and why it is important, how the data is used during the Initial Damage Assessments (IDA) and Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) process, where states, local governments, Tribal Nations and territories (SLTT) can find and access the […]
< 1 mn readThis video provides an overview of Preliminary Damage Assessments for FEMA Public Assistance (PA) by defining the PA program, why PDAs are important for the PA program, who should complete PDAs for the PA program, how the PDAs should be conducted and the PA declaration factors.
2 mn readWhat you need to know: Governor Newsom is issuing an extension to his executive order making it easier for survivors of the LA firestorms to retain temporary shelter. The order helps continue to boost temporary housing supply by extending the amount of time people can stay at hotels and short-term rentals. LOS ANGELES — Governor Gavin […]
< 1 mn readIn western North Carolina, Hurricane Helene destroyed the only road servicing the Buncombe County community of High Rock Acres. Through FEMA’s Private Roads and Bridges Task Force, the road is being rebuilt.
< 1 mn readIn this video we will discuss the Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) for stakeholders and their responsibilities in complying with the requirements of the act.
2 mn readFurthering California’s role as an international leader in emergency management, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recently supported a two-week delegation of nine emergency management officials from across Australia to strengthen international partnerships in wildfire preparedness, response and recovery. Australia and California have a strong and longstanding partnership fighting fires and sending […]
< 1 mn readThe California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has approved the prepositioning of firefighting resources in Los Angeles County in response to Red Flag Warnings and critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact Southern California through Sunday, June 22, 2025. These warnings, issued due to a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and dry […]
< 1 mn readAre your pets part of your family’s emergency plans? If not, this is the perfect time to add them. June is Pet Preparedness Month. Disasters are unpredictable but having a plan in place and practicing it with your family and pets makes it easier to navigate an evacuation in a short period of time. Sign […]
