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Tag Archives: Florida
Marking 40 Years of FEMA
In 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed an executive order merging many separate, disaster-related responsibilities into an independent agency called the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In the 40 years since its creation, FEMA has undergone dramatic changes—most notably in 2003, when … Continue reading
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May 14, 2019
Tagged California, Chris Currie, Department of Homeland Security, disaster assistance, disaster management, disaster recovery, disaster response, Federal Emergency Management Agency, federal grants, FEMA, Florida, high risk list, HSJ, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Sandy, hurricanes, New Jersey, priority recommendations, Puerto Rico, storm damage, wildfires, workforce management
Federal Disaster Assistance (infographic)
Hurricane Matthew is one of the strongest storms to impact U.S. shores in decades. The federal government has a role in helping the nation respond to and recover from hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and other major disasters or emergencies. Our infographic … Continue reading
What Do Quagga Mussels, Pythons, and Hydrilla Have in Common?
They’re all aquatic invasive species—and federal agencies are trying to do something about them. When nonnative plants, animals, and microorganisms live in new aquatic habitats, they can damage ecosystems and threaten commercial, agricultural, and recreational activities. Today’s WatchBlog explores what … Continue reading
Podcast on Medicaid Fraud Controls
Through Medicaid, hundreds of thousands of doctors and other health care professionals provide care to tens of millions of beneficiaries—at a cost of $310 billion to the federal government in fiscal year 2014. To help ensure only legitimate providers and … Continue reading
