Katie Armiger is dedicating her single, “Safe”, from her album “Fall Into Me”, to our nation’s first responders and has created a supporting campaign, ‘Project Feel Safe’, to honor the brave men and women who keep us safe. Check it…
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Intergovernmental Affairs Division Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory October 25, 2013 FEMA Releases Proposed Tribal Consultation Policy for Comments Today, FEMA is releasing the attached proposed Tribal Consultation Policy for comment. This policy…
EMForum.org is pleased to host a one hour presentation and interactive discussion Wednesday, October 23, 2013, beginning at 12:00 Noon Eastern time (please convert to your local time). Our topic will be the recently founded Tribal Emergency Management Association (iTEMA)….
On January 29, President Obama signed the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013. A clear demonstration of the importance that Tribal Leadership and their governments are to our nation. The Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 amended the Stafford Act…
Why GAO Did This Study ? Indian tribes’ participation in NFIP is extremely low, even though some Indian lands are at high risk of flooding. In response to a Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act mandate, GAO examined…
15-Day Engagement Period for Review and Feedback: Resource Typing Definition and Job Title and Position Qualifications for Incident Management, Search and Rescue and Mass Care Today, FEMA releases fifteen resource typing definitions for Incident Management, Search and Rescue and for…
Click here for the OEC Tribal Newsletter - iTEMA officers join SAFECOM Executive Committee, working to improve multi-jurisdictional and intergovernmental communications interoperability.
Tonight the U.S. Senate passed the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 which includes a provision that would amend the Stafford Act to allow federally recognized Tribal governments to directly make requests to the President for federal emergency and disaster declarations.
iTEMA will be participating in the upcoming Native American Guns and Hoses Emergency Services and Management Conference, March 20-21, 2013 at the Hyatt French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tribal leaders, Police/Fire Personnel, Emergency Managers and industry professionals will gather…
Articel reposted from NDN News – Daily Headlines in Indian Country: Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Emergency Management and Response Providers: Is Indian Country ready? Our communities are in need of essential services that will support the quality of life,…