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Washington State Coalition For Language Access October 21, 2016 Lucianne Phillips Private Sector Liaison & Limited English Coordinator

FEMA’s Mission FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

FEMA Regional Boundaries National Headquarters 10 Regional Offices Other Support Facilities

Stafford Act Defines a “Disaster” as: “Any natural catastrophe . . . or, regardless of cause, any fire, flood, or explosion in any part of the United States which in the determination of the President causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance to supplement the efforts and available resources of States, local governments, and disaster relief organizations in alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering caused thereby.” Reference: 44 CFR § 206.2(a)(17) Reference: 44 CFR § 206.2(a)(17) 4

Types of Disaster Declarations Emergency Declarations Major Disaster Declaration Public Assistance Individual Assistance Hazard Mitigation Fire Management Assistance Declaration

FEMA Support to States or Tribes in a Disaster includes: Support for Limited English Proficiency & Additional Communications Needs Translation Interpretation Distribution of messages Provision of specialized equipment and supplies Sign language interpreters, phone, video relay, pocket talkers, pictograms, communications boards.

What are Additional Communications Needs? Individuals and groups who have communication disabilities such as deaf, hard of hearing, blind or low vision

FEMA Support to States & Tribes Pre-Disaster includes: Preparedness Information and Publications Technical Assistance

How to Access Language Materials on www.FEMA.gov

20 languages

Vietnamese

FEMA Spanish Website

How to Access Language Materials on www.ready.gov

12 languages

For people with Additional Communication Needs www.ready.gov

Individuals with Disabilities or Access & Functional Needs

FEMA Mobile App (English & Spanish)

Internet Resources Spanish: www.fema.gov/espanol FEMA Website: www.fema.gov Spanish: www.fema.gov/espanol 20 different languages FEMA Mobile App: English: www.fema.gov/mobile-app Spanish: www.fema.gov/es/aplicacion FEMA Mobile Site: English: http://m.fema.gov Spanish: http://m.fema.gov./esp Ready website: www.ready.gov 12 different languages :

Questions? Lucianne Phillips Private Sector Liaison & Limited English Proficiency Coordinator (425) 487-2104 Lucianne.Phillips@FEMA.DHS.gov