Wyoming Office of Homeland Security
Preparing Wyoming to respond to and recover from all-hazards.
Hazard Mitigation Assistance
You’re invited to participate in a FEMA, Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) 4 hour application development training course sponsored by FEMA Region VIII. This course will provide you with the necessary information to apply to FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), or Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) programs. There will be 4 separate offerings of the same course, feel free to register for the event that best suits your schedule. This training is intended for state, tribal, local governments and contractors as well as FEMA staff.
Dates: August 31; October 12 and 20, 8 a.m. – noon MT
The training course will be held virtually via zoom and will be hosted by Joan Huston, HMA Senior Tribal Specialist and Donna Boreck, HMA Specialist.
Zoom links to register:
Register in advance for the August 31. 8 a.m. – Noon Mountain Time:
https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsceuuqDMsGgBfp7EmNUxRptLmjuT4rO8
Register in advance for the October 12 or 20, 8 a.m. – Noon Mountain Time :
https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscu2grzsrExnFzebkrZHotIUN2Y6QpJY
Pre-requisites: IS393 – Online - Introduction to Mitigation
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-393.b
Continuity of Operations Planners Workshops
Continuity plans facilitate the performance of essential functions during any situation which may disrupt normal operations. The goal of these workshops is to provide you with the tools and hands-on experience necessary to improve your organization's Continuity of Operations Plans.
K-1301 - October 19 - 22, 2021 (virtual) For more information download the flier.
K-1302 - November 16 - 19, 2021 (virtual) For more information download the flier.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA's mission is to help people before, during and after disasters — and they are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. This is why FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
FEMA is accepting applications for Funeral Assistance through the dedicated call center.
To apply for assistance, call FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline at 1-844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585) Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. MDT.
You can also visit online at https://www.FEMA.gov/disasters/corona.... Information is provided in several languages both by telephone and the website.
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