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Modernizing Extreme Weather Response: Cooling Centers and Disaster Resilience.

This Act mandates FEMA to update its procedures for responding to extreme weather, including heatwaves and freezes. It allows FEMA to consider funding local Community Cooling Centers and Resilience Centers as eligible mitigation projects. FEMA is also required to study the impact of extreme heat on infrastructure and health and issue guidance for preparedness planning.
Key points
Authorization for FEMA to consider "Community Cooling Centers" and "Resilience Centers" as eligible innovative preparedness and mitigation projects.
FEMA must review the process for determining disaster "incident periods," particularly for slow-onset, compound, or cascading disasters.
New guidance will be issued regarding eligibility criteria for projects that mitigate the impacts of extreme heat and cold.
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Print number: 118_HR_9024
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Process start date: 2024-07-11