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# Region 3

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FEMA's Region 3 office, located in Philadelphia, PA, partners with federal emergency management for seven Tribal Nations and the following states.

## States

Visit the state/territory's page for **localized content**, such as disaster recovery centers, flood maps, fact sheets, jobs and other resources.  

**Delaware**

**District of Columbia**

**Maryland**

**Pennsylvania**

**Virginia**

**West Virginia**

## Leadership

### MaryAnn Tierney

Region 3 Administrator

### Michael Senycz

Region 3 Deputy Administrator (Acting)

## Environmental & Historic Preservation Resources

FEMA funded projects must undergo Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) review to ensure we protect and preserve our natural and historic resources. 

These tools help explain the federal environmental and historic resource laws and Executive Orders. They provide guidance specific to Region 3 states for the EHP compliance portion of the grant application process.

### EHP Checklist

Use the EHP Checklist to learn what's required to complete an EHP review, plus common reasons for additional requests for information.

### EHP Photo Guide

Learn how to take photos that help EHP understand your project and reduce additional requests for information. 

###  Environmental Assessments  

 View Region 3 documents, including draft and final environmental assessments and public notices.  

### Video Tutorials

View these short, easy-to-understand 15-minute videos to learn the basics about the EHP review.

### Have EHP Questions?

#### Contact Federal, State & Tribal Governments

Find contact information for federal and state partners and tribal nations that work alongside Region 3 EHP as applicant liaisons and consulting agencies during environmental and historic preservation law reviews. 

**NOTE:** This list was updated as of Dec. 2022 and should not be considered a complete list.

#### Contact EHP

Email Tessa Nolan, Regional Environmental Officer

## Grants Recipients Resources

Grants are available to fund disaster- and emergency-related projects. These funds can support critical recovery initiatives, innovative research and other efforts to help people before, during and after disasters.

View success stories sharing best practices, innovative ideas, and lessons learned from Region 3 grant partners.

#### Grant Programs

                            - Preparedness Grants
                            - Hazard Mitigation Assistance
                            - Resilience Grants
                            - Emergency Food and Shelter Program

### Region 3 Grant Recipient Calls

Join our upcoming quarterly call for information sharing between FEMA and grant recipient(s) on organizational dynamics, grants management, regulations and more. 

View notes from our past Grant Recipient Call on Sept. 21, 2023.

## Hazard Mitigation Resources

The resources below can help your **state** or **community** develop a hazard mitigation plan, request technical assistance, find flood information, and use mapping tools to reduce risk.

Visit the Region 3 Mitigation GIS and Data Hub for maps and data that support hazard mitigation. 

### Topics

Use the search filters below to find resources on:
                            - State and local hazard mitigation planning
                            - Planning for high hazard potential dams
                            - GIS tools for reducing flood risk
                            - Training and technical assistance opportunities

#### National-Level Resources

                                - Hazard Mitigation Planning
                                - Hazard Mitigation Grants
                                - National Risk Index

#### Request Training

Review the Hazard Mitigation Course Catalog for information on all of the external training courses currently available through FEMA R3.

Fill out this contact form to request training or technical assistance for your community.

### Mapping Rising Flood Risk 

This series of videos walks through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) instructions published by FEMA Region 3 to map the areas where flood risk is likely to rise first with climate change. These videos are meant to be used as a planning tool, not a regulatory requirement.

Addressing Future Conditions: FEMA Region 3 State and District Hazard Mitigation Plans
Use this tip sheet to update your hazard mitigation plans. It defines future conditions and explains how to address future risk landscapes throughout the hazard mitigation plan. Considering the probability and impacts of future hazard events is a requirement for all state plans.

Checking in on the National Flood Insurance Program
Local floodplain managers can use this worksheet to help them meet and exceed the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It can be used to help meet hazard mitigation planning requirements or to build local resilience to flooding. Meeting NFIP requirements unlocks access to federal flood insurance, grants and loans.

Community Capability Assessment Worksheet
Hazard mitigation planning teams can use this worksheet to guide them through an effective capability assessment. Knowing your community’s regulatory, technical and financial resources can help identify and implement strong mitigation actions.

Conducting Annual Hazard Mitigation Plan Reviews
Use this checklist to help with annual reviews of local hazard mitigation plans. A hazard mitigation plan is a living document. Reviewing it each year can keep information current and partnerships strong.

Flood Risk Assessment Technical Assistance Worksheet
Use this worksheet to help your community develop a detailed and actionable flood risk assessment. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in Region 3. It destroys thousands of homes and costs billions of dollars each year. 

Tip: Speak with a FEMA Region 3 Planner to help you complete this worksheet!

Geospatial Resource Center
Visit this ArcGIS hub for Region 3 mapping resources.
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## Connect with Region 3

### Coffee Break Webinars

Attend a Region 3 “Coffee Break," a one-hour webinar showcasing mitigation best practices and highlighting the work to reduce risk across the region. **Reserve a spot**.

### Resilience Report Newsletter

**Sign up to receive** project highlights, best practices and upcoming events focused on mitigation, risk reduction, and increasing resilience.

### Regional Business Emergency Operations Center

Region 3's Business Emergency Operations Center helps connect FEMA and the private sector throughout pre-disaster preparedness, disaster response and post-disaster recovery. **Learn more and join.**

### Region 3 Case Studies

View **case studies** sharing successes and lessons learned from Region 3 states.

### Recovery Forward Newsletter

**Sign up** to the Recovery Forward Newsletter.

### Contact Us

**General**215-931-5500

**Congressional**FEMA-R3-CongQ@fema.dhs.gov

**Exercise Officer**FEMA-R3-Exercises@fema.dhs.gov

**Grants**FEMA-R3-Grants-Division@fema.dhs.gov

**News Desk**215-931-5597FEMAR3NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov

**Private Sector **FEMA-R3-Private-Sector@fema.dhs.gov

**Tribal Affairs**FEMA-R3-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov

**Hazard Mitigation Planning**fema-r3-hm-planning@fema.dhs.gov

**Flood Insurance**FEMA-R3-NFIP@fema.dhs.gov

See all FEMA contacts.

## Regional News and Information

FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland

 Press Release | Published: April 15, 2024

West Virginians: Just One Day Left to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance 

 Press Release | Published: March 30, 2024

SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loans Critical Part of Flood Recovery

 Press Release | Published: March 29, 2024

Don’t Delay: Only Three Days Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance

 Press Release | Published: March 29, 2024

Don’t Let Spring Flooding Catch You Unprepared: Take Control and Prepare in 3 Easy Steps

 Press Release | Published: March 27, 2024

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