Search Results: keywords:"preparedness measures"

  • S. 4900 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize certain preparedness measures, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:503

    S. 4900 proposes changes to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to encourage increased preparedness for disasters. The bill aims to support community emergency response teams and similar non-governmental organizations by facilitating agreements...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4900 is a plan to help people and places get ready for disasters by supporting helper groups and giving instructions on being prepared. It wants to make sure everybody knows what to do when something scary happens, like a big storm or fire.

  • H. R. 10232 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize certain preparedness measures, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:530

    H. R. 10232, known as the "Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2024," aims to modify the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to promote preparedness measures. The bill introduces amendments to support community emergency response teams and organizations...

    Simple Explanation

    The Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2024 wants to help places be better prepared for disasters by giving them training and ideas to stay safe. It tells an important group called FEMA to help states and tribes know what to do, and they promise to use money they already have without asking for more.