People with disabilities and those with caregivers require unique planning before disaster. Read our latest blog to find out what actions you can take to become more resilient if you or someone you know have a disability. ➡️ fema.gov/blog/8-ways-pe…

Thank you @MOSEMA_ for the opportunity to talk about @FEMA's recently streamlined Individual Assistance program. New changes now provide more benefits to disaster survivors & make it easier for them to access FEMA disaster assistance. #mowx

Heading out on an adventure for the long weekend? For your safety, make sure you check the weather forecast before you head out & have ways to receive emergency alerts. Stay #SummerReady with tips at ready.gov/summer-ready.

🚨DEADLINE IS SEPT. 23! Residents in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard & Texas counties who sustained storm damage May 19-27 should apply NOW for FEMA assistance. DO NOT LOSE YOUR CHANCE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE BY MISSING THE DEADLINE!

We are here today Kansas State Fair for KS State Preparedness Day. Get tips on preparedness actions, check out emergency response vehicles, come watch the search/rescue dogs! Thanks to KDEM for hosting this fantastic event!

Shout out to Missouri Task Force 1, an @FEMA Urban Search & Rescue asset as they head south to pre-position ahead of Tropical Storm Francine. Be safe. We know you will do good things as always! #mowx @boonecountyfire NATIONAL US&R SYSTEM National Hurricane Center FEMA Region 6

Missourians impacted by May 19-27 ⛈️severe storms! Visit a Disaster Recovery Center near you to: 🔹Ask about @FEMA assistance 🔹Update your FEMA case 🔹Apply w/FEMA 🔹Get help w/SBA low-interest disaster loans More info at fema.gov/disaster/4803 #mowx #Missouri

23 years ago, the unthinkable hit our nation. Today, we continue to remember and honor the bravery & sacrifice of so many - our first responders, citizen heroes and families, friends of those lost. You are still in our 💝 and minds. #NeverForget #Heroes #mowx #kswx #iawx #newx

🌧️Heads up SEMO! Rain from Francine is forecasted to move into the area Thurs-Fri (9/13). Monitor conditions & forecasts. #BeReady to react if conditions change. NEVER drive through floodwaters. #mowx @MOSEMA_

Amazing turnout at #BooneCountyReady Festival! Great opportunity to #StartAConversation about preparedness and talk about ways to stay safe in emergencies and disasters. Are YOU prepared? #mowx #BePrepared #NPM #BeReady

Iowans! If you haven't signed up yet, ✅ out Alert Iowa. Great info. Pair it w/the FEMA app 📲 which you can use to track emergency info for up to 5 locations at once so you can always #BeReady! Download 4 FREE at App store. #iawx #kswx #mowx #newx #NPM

Great discussion today w/local, state, federal & Tribal Nation partners re: Homeland Defense. These meetings strengthen our partnerships w/one another so we're coordinated across all levels in an emergency. Thanx @eparegion7 for hosting! #mowx #kswx #iawx #newx Homeland Security

Reminder: State, local, tribal & territorial emergency managers are invited to apply for our Emergency Manager Exchange program. Apply by 9/30 to work alongside members of our workforce & help shape our agency's programs. More info & how to apply: fema.gov/partnerships/e…

📢 #Missouri! Friday, Sept. 20 is the LAST DAY Disaster Recovery Centers will be open. No additional centers are planned. Visit SOON if want to talk to recovery specialists face-to-face. Don't forget the FEMA registration deadline Sept. 23! #mowx

Wrapping up 3 days of presentations & discussions w/our state & tribal mitigation colleagues. We've been exploring ways to leverage programs that can help reduce or prevent future disaster damage for our citizens & communities. Awesome exchange of ideas! #mow #kswx #iawx #newx

⌛️ Sept 23 🔸Sept. 23 🔸Sept. 23 🔸 Sept. 23 🔸That's the DEADLINE for Missourians impacted by May 19-27 severe storms in 10 counties to apply for @FEMA disaster assistance. Here's how: 🔸disasterassistance.gov OR 🔸1-800-621-FEMA (3362) OR 🔸Download FEMA App #mowx

⚠️ It's Deaf Awareness Week - Did you know the National Weather Service has a webpage dedicated to weather safety for the #Deaf and #HardofHearing? 💻 weather.gov/wrn/dhh-safety 📌#DeafAwarenessWeek #IWDeaf

🚨TODAY IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE for residents of Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Texas counties who sustained storm damage from May 19-27 to apply for FEMA assistance! Over $3.1 million in grants has been approved! ACT NOW!

😎 Iowans! Grab this chance to chat with us & get free tips about ways to better protect your house from future disasters. If you can't make it, there's a TON of info FEMA.gov, ready.gov and ready.iowa.gov you can check out too. #iawx