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Federal Emergency Management Agency – AI Use Cases

This is an overview of each AI use case within FEMA, as part of the Simplified DHS AI Use Case Inventory. 

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Eligible Costs During Periods of Civil Unrest Under the HSGP and EMPG Programs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) offers guidance on eligible costs under certain grant programs during periods of civil unrest. FEMA’s programs operate under varied statutory provisions that have different allowability and eligibility requirements; however, the potential to reprogram funds for limited purposes may exist under the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program.

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Retention Memo Concerning FEMA’s Outreach and Recovery Assistance to Tribes and Tribal Communities in Alaska

CRCL memo to FEMA concerning FEMA’s provision of language assistance, outreach, and recovery assistance to tribes and tribal communities in Alaska in relation to potential civil rights concerns.

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S&T Issues Contract to Help FEMA Stabilize Community Resources in Disasters

DHS S&T announced a contract award to G&H International Services, Inc. to design, develop and implement a Community Lifeline Status System for FEMA to assist in helping emergency management organizations establish standardized and integrated systems to the already existing Community Lifeline Construct.

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DHS Announces Cooling Solutions Prize Challenge Finalists in Celebration of Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, DHS announced the finalists in the Cooling Solutions Challenge prize competition.

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DHS S&T Releases Solicitation for Flood Data Collection & Analysis

DHS S&T is seeking technical capabilities to help FEMA, through its insurance directorate FIMA, improve preparedness and response efforts after flooding occurs.

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DHS SBIR Seeks Solutions to Detect Survivors in a Building Collapse

DHS SBIR Program is seeking information on technologies that can detect trapped survivors in collapsed buildings and voids.

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News Release: DHS Announces Deadline Extension for Prize Competition

DHS announced the deadline for submissions for the DHS Cooling Solutions Challenge has been extended to February 24, 2022.

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S&T Insights Outreach November 9 Presentation Brief

Learn how DHS S&T and our Component partners are incorporating innovative climate adaptation solutions into national preparedness efforts and addressing key vulnerabilities to mitigate the effects of climate change and bolster our national resilience. 

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News Release: University Students Tackle DHS Challenges in Third H4HS Course

Course provides students with access to technical experts and business mentors to develop targeted tools, technologies, and knowledge products for use across the homeland security enterprise.