Fact Sheets
Release Date: Feb. 2, 2024
This fact sheet provides an overview of the intent and objectives for the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund (Safeguarding Tomorrow RLF) program. Additional information and requirements can be found in the program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity.
FEMA and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) developed a new resource for regions, communities, states, tribes, territories, federal officials and others preparing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and/or hazard mitigation plan. This new guide helps communities align their plans for greater impact.
This fact sheet provides information about the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund (Safeguarding Tomorrow RLF) program regarding an entity’s Project Proposal List, allowable uses for funding, and loan recipient requirements. Additional information and requirements can be found in the program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Recovery Progress – More than $21 Million Provided in Kentucky
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting comments on the draft Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Program and Policy Guide. Once finalized, the HMA Program and Policy Guide will replace the currently effective 2015 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance and the 2015 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance Addendum.
The 2023 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide (HMA Guide) reflects updates to several requirements regarding the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post Fire period of performance.
Mitigation is an action to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. Mitigation can keep natural hazards, like flooding and hurricanes, from having catastrophic impacts.
Operation Blue Roof is a program offered by FEMA through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to eligible homeowners and landlords. It provides a temporary covering of blue plastic sheeting to help reduce further damage to property until permanent repairs can be made.
FEMA Transportable Temporary Housing Units (TTHUs) are designed to be safe and secure temporary housing solutions, but as with all forms of housing, FEMA TTHUs are at risk for damage in hurricanes and other severe weather events.