 What you need to know about COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Monday, July 26th, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET English Monday, August 2nd, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Spanish |  Please join the FEMA Region 2 National Preparedness Division in partnership with the Individual Assistance Branch for a webinar on FEMA's COVID Funeral Assistance. FEMA understands the financial stress and burden this pandemic has caused families and is willing to assist with the financial needs. On April 12, FEMA began implementing Funeral Assistance nationwide to provide financial support for funeral costs specifically related to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This webinar will provide information regarding the implementation of this new policy and guidance on applicability, conditions of eligibility, required documentation, and other important topics. Who should attend? The whole community – individuals and families, volunteer and faith-based organizations, local, state, federal government and private sector. Registration English: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/funeralasstfema/event/registration.html Registration Spanish: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/asistenciafunebres21/event/registration.html | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) during Disaster Tuesday, July 27th, 2021, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET Spanish Wednesday, July 28th, 2021, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET English |  The National Preparedness Division from the Puerto Rico Caribbean Area Office for FEMA Region 2 in partnership with Disability Integration and Celerian Group Company (CGS) Administrator will be providing the Natural Disasters and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) workshop. This workshop will be covering the most important aspects in the handling of Durable Medical Equipment in case of natural disasters or emergencies. Participants will also learn about the process for the replacement of medical equipment lost under a disaster declaration. Liliana Hewlett, will provide details and recommendations so that all participants will be able to guide and assist survivors who use medical equipment. Who should attend? Emergency managers, interagency coordinators and municipal, state, federal government. Registration Spanish: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/desastresydme-esp/event/registration.html Registration English: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/dmeindisasters-eng/event/registration.html | Restart and Rejuvenate your CERT program after COVID-19 Wednesday, July 28th, 2021, from 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET; 10:00am – 11:30am PT  The FEMA Region 2 National Preparedness Division is partnering with the State of California and the National CERT Association (NCA) to host a nationwide webinar on How to Restart and Rejuvenate your CERT program after COVID-19. The aim of this webinar is to provide some tips and best practices on returning to typical CERT activities and to help CERT programs re-engage their community and members. CERT program leaders from around the country will share how they are reengaging with volunteers as life begins to return to normal. Who should attend? Whole community partners, particularly CERT Program Managers, CERT Instructors, CERT volunteers, and anyone else with an interest in CERT. Register: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/reengagecert/event/registration.html | Exploring the "Guides to Expanding Mitigation": Transportation Guide Wednesday, August 4, 2021, from 12:00pm – 12:30pm ET  Please join the Region 2 Mitigation and National Preparedness Divisions for a webinar on how to expand the reach of mitigation activities when state, local, and federal highway, transit, and emergency management officials work together. This webinar will focus on the Transportation Guide in the "Guides to Expanding Mitigation" series. Buses, cars, bikes and more connect us to one another and to the resources we need to thrive. Learn how to partner with the transportation sector to make these critical connections more resilient. Who should attend? The whole community—individuals and families, volunteer and faith-based organizations, local, state, federal government and private sector. Register: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/mitigationtransportation/event/registration.html | FEMA works to ensure equitable access for all to any services and programs that are provided by the agency. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please make your request in an email to fema-r2-prepares@fema.dhs.gov. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. |
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