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#SummerReady Extreme Heat Summit, Chicago, May 21-22
Explore impacts of extreme heat and define actionable ways to combat and prepare for these increasing risks across the country.
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Seeking Your Feedback: Climate Adaptation Planning for Emergency Managers
Deadline: May 21, 2024.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Nebraska
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on April 25-27, 2024.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Ohio
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by tornadoes on March 14, 2024.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Oklahoma
Individual and public assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that started on April 25, 2024.
![Woman using a tablet to standing in front of the rhode island state icon and a form](/sites/default/files/graphics/fema-ri-dec_ia-pa_small-feature_0.png)
Major Disaster Declaration: Rhode Island
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Jan. 9-13, 2024.
Priorities
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Disaster Response & Recovery
Lead and coordinate federal response efforts after disasters and emergencies.
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Equity
Instill equity as a foundation of emergency management.
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Climate Resilience
Lead whole of community in climate resilience.
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Readiness
Promote and sustain a ready FEMA and prepared nation.