Jan 4, 2023 · FEMA’s Role in Addressing Climate Change. Before disasters: We work with—and invest funds in—communities to withstand the climate hazards of today and those we can anticipate for tomorrow.

Feb 11, 2025 · Disaster incidents are rising due to increased human vulnerability, exposure and a changing climate. From extreme heat, drought and wildfires to more severe coastal storms, sea-level rise and inland flooding, the consequences are all around us.

Jan 17, 2025 · The Climate Risk and Resilience Portal (ClimRR) empowers individuals, governments, and organizations to examine simulated future climate conditions at mid- and end-of-century for a range of climate hazards.

Jun 30, 2023 · This guidance document provides background on climate change and how it impacts emergency management operations and also provides steps and considerations to incorporate into existing planning processes and products.

1 day ago · The jobs of Federal Emergency Management Agency employees tied to climate change and related hazards are next on the chopping block after hundreds of probationary workers were fired earlier this ...

Oct 16, 2023 · Climate change represents a profound crisis for the nation, making natural disasters more frequent, more intense, and more destructive. In 2020 alone, there were 22 weather and climate disaster events, with total losses exceeding $1 billion across the U.S.

Jul 14, 2023 · The FEMA National Planning Branch has published guidance for emergency response and recovery using climate expertise from throughout NOAA. This document was vetted by NOAA climate experts in flooding, wildfire, drought, heat, hurricanes, and resilience planning.

Jan 22, 2025 · BOTHELL, Wash. - Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The …

Aug 28, 2023 · In a record-breaking year of disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled...

Oct 28, 2021 · FEMA announced two key initiatives to advance climate change adaptation and promote disaster risk reduction and community resilience nationwide.