Identifying and Managing Floodplain Risk works in conjunction with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This is a federal-based program that focuses on three primary goals: (1) establishing and maintaining geographic outline of high-risk flood areas; (2) managing the risk areas through floodplain management ordinances that aim to reduce future flood damage; and (3) provision […]
The hazard mitigation program is a suite of grant opportunities for state and local governments, certain non-profit organizations, and Indian tribes. Eligible grant projects are designed to significantly reduce or permanently eliminate the loss of life and property from disasters and natural hazards. They could include reinforced corridors of public schools, seismic or wind retrofit […]
Rebuilding Public Infrastructure is a suite of grant opportunities for state and local governments, certain non-profit organizations, and Indian tribes. Eligible grant projects are designed to assist communities in returning to a pre-disaster condition and functionality as soon as possible. Projects under these grants could include disaster-caused emergency work, such as debris removal and emergency […]
Team Development integrates Tennessee Special Operations Response Teams (TN-SORT) and All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMTs) to build a robust, multi-disciplinary emergency response capability across the state. Through a partnership with the Tennessee Fire Chief’s Association’s Mutual Aid System (TMAS), TN-SORT establishes a network of highly trained and properly equipped teams ready to deploy for technical […]
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Training Program aims to facilitate a continuous professional development cycle for all state emergency management professionals. This ongoing process aims to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) to effectively prepare for, mitigate, respond to, manage, and recover from disasters or emergencies that may impact the […]
