News, Media & Events: Montana

Events


Nov 6, 2024 EST - Nov 6, 2024 4:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training: Standard PUG Training- Mitigation Grants
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of one-hour trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT) and will be offered on various dates from January through June 2024.

Nov 6, 2024 EST - Nov 6, 2024 6:30 p.m. EST
Virtual
Build America, Buy America Act: Background, Compliance, and Waivers
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of 30-minute training webinars on the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

Nov 20, 2024 EST - Nov 20, 2024 8:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training: Standard PUG Training
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of one-hour trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).

Preparedness Tips

Floods happen in Montana not only during spring runoff but can occur year-round. Summer thunderstorms producing heavy rain can result in flash floods while normal rain events over areas affected by wildfire can result in conditions prone to flooding and mudflow for several years. A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions and homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Remember it does not take a lot of water to cause a lot of damage. Learn more about protecting your home or business with flood insurance.

Wildfires can also occur any time of year and should no longer be thought of as just a problem in the mountains. The devasting Marshall Fire in Colorado proved both these points in late 2021. Creating defensible space, using ignition resistant construction techniques and taking generally preparedness steps will help keep your family and community safe.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

After the Great Shakeout: Take the Next Step in Earthquake Readiness

Across the nation, more than 19 million people ‘Dropped, Covered and Held On’ during the Great Shakeout earthquake drill last week. This is a great time to remember the threat of earthquakes and take actions to minimize your own risk.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Montana

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available for the state of Montana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by straight-line winds that occurred on July 24, 2024.
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2024 Wildfire Preparedness

Colorado, Wyoming and several other states are currently fighting multiple fires that are prompting evacuations, causing power outages, and impacting air quality with heavy smoke.
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