Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Commits Nearly $100 Million to Four Key Affordable Housing Initiatives

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has made available $99.4 million in grants this year through its Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and AHP homeownership programs.

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  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has made available $99.4 million in grants this year through its Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and AHP homeownership programs.
  • View the $100 Million in AHP video to see the impact of the programs.
  • “Our nation has a critical shortage of affordable housing options,” said FHLB Dallas President and CEO Sanjay Bhasin.
  • “The HELP program sponsored by FHLB Dallas has been tremendous in helping Red River Bank create affordable housing in all of our markets,” said Senior Vice President Jannease Seastrunk, community relations & CRA officer at Red River Bank.

OnSolve® Partners With Public Safety Experts to Release First-Ever Guide to Help Agencies Close the Preparedness Gap

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OnSolve, a leading critical event management provider that helps organizations mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, today announced the release of the first-ever guide designed to help public safety officials send Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) alerts with greater confidence during high-stress emergency situations.

Key Points: 
  • OnSolve has developed a new resource, entitled In Control: A Guide to Navigating Emergency Alerting With Authority and Precision.
  • This is one of the most powerful communications networks to help federal, state, local, tribal and territorial public safety agencies keep communities informed and safe, and agencies need software like OnSolve CodeRED® to use it.
  • However, a preparedness gap exists when it comes to planning and responding to such threats.
  • It's a valuable asset that will help public safety officials do their jobs more effectively and efficiently – and save more lives during an emergency."

Carbyne Achieves Cal OES Certification, Expands Reach to Provide Emergency Call Handling Solutions in California

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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As a result of receiving the Cal OES certification, Carbyne's state-of-the-art call handling platform, APEX is now available for purchase by emergency contact centers across California.

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  • As a result of receiving the Cal OES certification, Carbyne's state-of-the-art call handling platform, APEX is now available for purchase by emergency contact centers across California.
  • "We are honored to have received the Cal OES certification, which underscores our commitment to providing state-of-the-art emergency communication solutions," said Carbyne CEO Amir Elichai.
  • During this process, Cal OES serves as the State's overall coordinator and agent to secure federal government resources through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  • For more information about Carbyne's Cal OES certified call handling solutions, please visit https://carbyne.com/

Steril-Aire Marks 30 Years Since Pioneering the Use of UVC For HVAC®

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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VALENCIA, Calif., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steril-Aire will celebrate 30 years of success this year by highlighting the key innovations that have spurred the ultraviolet disinfection industry's growth, beginning with introducing and later patenting the application of UVC for HVAC® to evaporator coils. The manufacturer is responsible for 17 technical patents that still define the HVAC ultraviolet air and surface treatment industry.

Key Points: 
  • Steril-Aire marks 30 years since it pioneered the use of UVC for HVAC® to enhance HVAC coil-heat-transfer efficiency.
  • For nearly a century, short-wave ultraviolet UVC energy—similar to sunlight—has been used to destroy airborne and surface-bound microbes, including chickenpox, measles, mumps, tuberculosis, and cold viruses.
  • In the 1940s, many hospitals and some schools began using UVC energy to control airborne infectious diseases.
  • Demand for UVC air treatment solutions truly exploded following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Dan Jones, President of Steril-Aire.

Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation Donates $250k to Build Maui School With FEMA, GEM, Local Partners

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman and his Stable Road Foundation have announced a $250,000 donation toward the construction of the temporary location of Sacred Hearts School on the island of Maui.

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  • Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman and his Stable Road Foundation have announced a $250,000 donation toward the construction of the temporary location of Sacred Hearts School on the island of Maui.
  • A blessing ceremony was recently held at the site, featuring Ed Freedman of Stable Road Foundation, Principal Tonata Lolesio of Sacred Hearts, Greg Shepherd of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), and other community leaders.
  • “Serving our ‘ohana on Maui has always been one of the main focuses of Stable Road Foundation,” says executive director Pablo Rendon.
  • Stable Road Foundation is part of a collaborative effort to rebuild Sacred Hearts School.

Jacobs Awarded Federal Emergency Management Agency Response and Recovery Contract

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for a joint venture (JV) between Jacobs and CDM Smith, was awarded a Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) for continued support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) mission. Through site inspection, field support, technical evaluation and cost analysis, Jacobs will continue to provide hazard mitigation strategies to re-build communities and critical infrastructure following disasters in the West Zone Regions.

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  • DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for a joint venture (JV) between Jacobs and CDM Smith, was awarded a Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) for continued support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) mission.
  • Jacobs also advises FEMA on use of sustainable, resilient practices that protect facilities from future events.
  • "For more than 20 years, Jacobs has deployed hundreds of local technical specialists to deliver public assistance to underserved communities in times of disaster," said Jacobs Senior Vice President Susannah Kerr.
  • Under previous contracts, the JV was awarded more than $951 million to provide public assistance, recovery operations, construction and project management and technical services.

Halff Expands Central Florida Presence with Acquisition of Singhofen & Associates

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halff has finalized its acquisition of Orlando-based Singhofen & Associates, Inc., strengthening its expertise in water resources in central Florida and across the South.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halff has finalized its acquisition of Orlando-based Singhofen & Associates, Inc., strengthening its expertise in water resources in central Florida and across the South.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Singhofen to the Halff family," said Halff President and CEO Jessica Baker Daily.
  • "This acquisition bolsters Halff's footprint across central Florida and the state.
  • With the addition of Singhofen Halff's 30 employees, Halff expands to 10 offices and 230-plus employees in Florida.

AtkinsRéalis Providing Hurricane Idalia Emergency Management Assistance in Florida

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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AtkinsRéalis is providing Technical Assistance (TA), Public Assistance (PA) and grant management services in 21 Florida counties on behalf of FDEM under the multi-year contract.

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  • AtkinsRéalis is providing Technical Assistance (TA), Public Assistance (PA) and grant management services in 21 Florida counties on behalf of FDEM under the multi-year contract.
  • The Company's comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) PA program and on-site senior level TA professionals will significantly benefit applicants identifying and filing for eligible recovery projects from Hurricane Idalia.
  • AtkinsRéalis has supported the State of Florida following every major storm and disaster since 1992, when Hurricane Andrew damaged and destroyed nearly 200,000 homes in South Florida.
  • "AtkinsRéalis is an industry leader in providing comprehensive recovery and post-disaster services," said Steve Morriss, President, U.S., Latin America, and Minerals & Metals, AtkinsRéalis.

University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension to Address Flood Concerns of Maryland Residents With New Technologies

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flooding is a pervasive problem across Maryland with reports showing it to be the most frequent and expensive natural disaster in the state. Climate change, development, and aging infrastructure have made the problem worse over the last several decades, with particularly devastating effects for socioeconomically vulnerable communities. To help combat this problem, University of Maryland Extension (UME) will partner with Maryland Sea Grant at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to expand understanding and use of existing flood inundation mapping (FIM) tools, and implement a newly developed one to mitigate flood risk and improve preparation across the state.

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  • University of Maryland Extension (UME) will expand understanding and use of existing flood inundation mapping (FIM) tools, and implement a newly developed one to mitigate flood risk and improve preparation across Maryland.
  • This funding will provide additional capacity to serve Maryland constituents and strengthen resilience to flooding in communities across the state.
  • "We have made tremendous strides in the practice of social science with regards to managing our environment and natural resources," said Bill Hubbard, Extension Program Leader for University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension and the project's principal investigator.
  • Fredrika Moser, director of Maryland Sea Grant, says this project aligns closely with Maryland Sea Grant's mission of reaching Maryland communities with science-based solutions.

Guidehouse's Jeremias Alvarez Selected for FEMA Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, today announced that Jeremias Alvarez, a Partner in the firm's Defense & Security Segment, has been selected as a fellow for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, today announced that Jeremias Alvarez, a Partner in the firm's Defense & Security Segment, has been selected as a fellow for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship .
  • Each cohort of the Vanguard Fellowship brings together 26 executive leaders from federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, academic, philanthropic, non-profit, and private sector entities for two week-long meetings to collaborate on new and emerging challenges facing crisis leaders.
  • Fellows are executive level leaders responsible for operational and strategic decision-making in crisis or individuals with experience leading organizations through novel crisis events.
  • "It's an honor to represent Guidehouse in supporting and transforming FEMA's mission of helping people before, during, and after disasters."