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FEMA

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FEMA is the federal agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for coordinating disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation nationwide. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and operates ten regional offices, with Region 6 in Denton, Texas serving Texas and neighboring states. FEMA administers programs including the National Flood Insurance Program, flood mapping, public assistance, and hazard mitigation grants, which is how it is referenced in Fort Worth city proceedings related to flood mitigation, emergency management, and grant funding.
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September 2026

Press Release
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In recognition of FEMA's National Preparedness Month, the City introduces its Office of Emergency Management team, including interim emergency management coordinator Edgardo Barreto of the Emergency Management & Communications Department.

Meet your Office of Emergency Management team

January 2026

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The Texas Water Development Board approved $90 million in financial assistance—comprising $18.75 million in grants and $71.25 million in zero-interest loans—for the Upper Lebow Channel Flood Mitigation Project, which will construct a detention basin and widen approximately 1.5 miles of channel to address a long history of flooding in Council District 2; a separate $50 million FEMA grant decision is also pending.

City secures $90 million for Lebow Channel flood mitigation project

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Overview of the January 13 City Council agenda, highlighting items including FEMA and TxDOT grants for public safety, stormwater drainage funding, Spinks Airport land acquisition, board appointments, and nomination of the historic Fort Worth Power & Light plant as a Highly Significant Endangered Landmark.

What’s on the Jan. 13 council agenda? Find out here